Tire Servicer ***Effective 07/01/2026

The Riverside Transit Agency has one vacancy for the Tire Servicer position in the Maintenance Department. The Tire Servicer will perform all aspects of tire maintenance on all Agency vehicles and buses assigned.

Please be advised that this may involve assignment at either our Riverside or Hemet locations.  Applicants must be available to work all weekdays, including weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and the posting may close at any time.

Some duties shall include, but not be limited to:

• Mounting and changing, repairing, rotating, and inspecting tires.
• Performs routine inspection of tires to check proper air pressure, tread depth and free of any damage. 
• The successful candidate must be self-motivated.
• Able to properly match tires on vehicles.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Provide an itemized and comprehensive schedule of work on a daily basis to supervision.
• Cleaning, painting and maintaining wheels and other related tasks as assigned. 
• Keeping up maintenance, inventory records, and constant communication with the tire contractor to ensure tires are picked up regularly to minimize vehicle downtime. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

The candidate must have received a diploma from high school or its equivalent such as a GED, and must have at least one (1) year experience in the maintenance of heavy duty equipment.  Preferred, but not required:  Knowledge of state and federal laws regulating tire conditions, the ability to safely perform heavy manual labor by operating the tire mounting machine; the ability to safely break tires down using proper methods; and capable of learning and following procedures both oral and written

Must possess a valid non-restricted California driver's license and be able to obtain a Class B license and medical certificate within ninety (90) days of employment.

Note to Internal Candidates:

 The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process: 

• Candidates will be required to pass job related skill(s) test(s).Testing may include, but is not limited to:
  • Written test(s)
  • Oral test(s)
  • Practical test(s)
• Past year performance record will be reviewed:
  • Discipline other than attendance & accidents - only 1 written warning in last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below. 
  • Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
    • Further Written Warnings
    • Final Warnings
    • Suspension
  • Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months. 
  • Must have no more than 1 Attendance Point in the last year.  
  • Preventable Accidents - only 1 written warning within the last year.
  • Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."
  • Applications to transfer to a different department, will be accepted once the 120 day probationary period has been successfully completed. 

 Advancement will be determined by qualification (as listed above) or by seniority in cases where qualification is deemed equal. Applications and driving records will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which may include: Driving record review (pass/fail), a performance exam (pass/fail), and an oral interview (100% weight). The examinations will be used to assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position. The selection procedures may change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified applicants will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.

The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.

***RTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***