Mobile Fluid and Tire Technician

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Tire Technician is responsible for the maintenance of the fleet tires and fluid maintenance services. This position must maintain tires accordingly to DOT specifications and regulations, repair and replace tires as needed, and conduct daily inspections of the tires. The Tire Technician must also operate the tire balancer change machine.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides a variety of duties including but not limited to the following:

• Inspect and repair tires
• Mount and dismount wheel ends
• Safely lift vehicle
• Monitor tread depth for entire fleet
• Organize tire inventory
• Replace Studs
• Use a wheel balancer
• Use a dismount machine
• Use a manual/wonder bar (dismount & remount)
• Patch and plug tires
• Visually inspect brakes when tires are off the vehicles
• Complete work orders
• Operate and maintain mobile service equipment safely and efficiently
• Tire: patch, replace, mount, wheel torquing, pressure measurement, tread depth measurement
• Truck: inventory of fluids, filters, tools, and equipment. Maintenance and inspection of truck
• Fluid checks, sample taking, and refill on all Hotard equipment
• Inspect fuel, oil, and coolant systems for leaks.
• Minor mechanical repair
• Documentation of services, repairs, tests, and damage on busses.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be a self-starter and able to follow rigorous schedule
• Ability to use power tools
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work
• Be reliable, have a good attitude and good organizational skills
• Must submit to a background check
• Must successfully pass a drug and alcohol test

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Possession of a valid TX Driver License
• Knowledge of tread depth gage & pressure gage
• Knowledge of rim sizes
• Hand tools – ½ inch air gun

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in a shop environment; Chemicals (Proposition 65 Regulations) occasional field environment with some travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 60 to 135 pounds; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

SUMMARY:

Daily inspection of fleet tires. Maintain, replace and repair tires as needed for all company vehicles. Maintain tires according to DOT specifications and regulations. Operate the tire balancer change machine.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Although additional duties and related tasks may be assigned, the essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Inspect and repair tires

• Know how to mount and dismount wheel ends

• Safely lift vehicle

• Monitor tread depth for entire fleet

• Organize tire inventory

• Replace Studs

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to use wheel balancer

• Ability dismount machine

• Manual/wonder bar (dismount & remount)

• Ability to patch and plug tires

• Ability to visually inspect brakes when tires are off the vehicles

• Complete work orders

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, competency, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Must be a self-starter and able to follow a rigorous schedule

Should own ½ inch tool gun (or hand/power)

Use and knowledge of power tools

Use and Knowledge of Hand tools needed for tire repairs

Must submit to a background check

Must successfully pass a drug and alcohol test

Possession of a valid TX Driver License Age 21 or older

Understand and follow written and oral instructions

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work

Must be dependable, have a good attitude and good organizational skills

Must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States

Education / Experience

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Knowledge of tread depth gauge & pressure gauge

Knowledge of rim sizes

Hand tools – ½ -1-inch air gun

Knowledge of proper technique and tools needed to mount and dismount tires from rim

Proper Housekeeping

Organizational Skills

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Demonstrates strong general math skills such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Performs these operations with units of American currency, Regular and Military time, and imperial measurements of weight, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Skills

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Core Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Must be both an independent thinker and a team player

Excellent communication (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and interpersonal skills

Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Strong analytical, conceptualization, interpretation, and critical thinking skills

Must be detail-oriented

Self-motivated with a sense of urgency, and readily acclimates to an ever-changing environment

Uses sound reason and judgement; calmly deals with problems involving co-workers, clients, and customers

Treats others respectfully and tactfully

Contributes to building a positive, collaborative team environment

Prioritizes workload, self-manages projects, handles multiple tasks, manages competing demands, and meets strict deadlines

Seeks to expand role and help team by volunteering readily, seeking increased responsibilities, and asking for help when needed

Works with integrity and ethics that inspire trust and confidence in all activities

Upholds organizational values

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of the following

software applications, and proficiency as indicated below.

• Ability to interpret and perform basic computer functions.

Software:

iPhone or Android cellular phone/tablet PCs

Google Maps, Waze, or other map/routing application

Other Qualifications

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed primarily in a shop environment; Chemicals (Proposition 65 Regulations) occasional field environment with some travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a mechanic shop environment; walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, and twist; push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 60 to 135 pounds; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.