Maintenance - Tire AssociateJob Summary:The role of a tire associate is to inspect is to inspect all tires on equipment and change as needed or when not DOT compliant.Essential Job Functions:Inspects tire casing to identify holes, tears, or other defectsUse hydraulic jacks to lift vehicles.Identifies appropriate tire size and ply; inflates tires to proper air pressure based on product information.Identifies punctures in tubeless tires by visually inspecting the tire or immersing it in a water bath and locating bubbles.Removes items puncturing tires; injects or inserts adhesive materials and expanding rubber plugs to seal punctures in tubeless tires; glues or seal patches over ruptures as appropriate. Uses lug wrenches and other hand or power tools to unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles.Rotates tires using appropriate tools.Identifies counterweights required to balance wheels with the use of balancing machines; attaches counterweights onto rims.Identities tread depth to ensure that meets DOT requirementsSkills/Education/Knowledge/Experience/Abilities:Required:High school diploma or equivalentValid Driver’s license in state of residency with acceptable driving recordMust be able to pass Department of Transportation alcohol and drug screenGood verbal communication skills.Ability to understand and follow directions.The ability to handle extreme temperatures, loud and continuous noise exposure, dirt, oil, and other chemicals.Preferred:Mechanical knowledge and experience.