What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tire Test and Surface Technician position at Virginia Tech?
Job Description
The Tire Test and Surface Technician is responsible for supporting testing on electrohydraulic test equipment for tire characterization through preparation of test specimens and surfaces. Position involves providing support and test plan execution, surface support, and maintenance .
Required Qualifications
High School, Trades School, associate’s degree, desire to learn
Ability to lift 50 pounds safely.
Proficient use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling chemicals and sharp tools such as blades, scrapers, and cutters.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures precisely.
Preferred Qualifications
Mechanical aptitude
Problem solving related to mechanical systems
Problem solving related to controls systems
Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills
Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
Experience in industrial or heavy equipment environments using LTRe systems
Experience in a laboratory supporting testing, specimen handling, surface support and equipment maintenance
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Starting rate of $45,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
11/17/2025
Additional Information
This position is unable to support work Visas. The work site location is in Alton, VA.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisa Eichelberger at lisae@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
The Tire Test and Surface Technician is responsible for supporting testing on electrohydraulic test equipment for tire characterization through preparation of test specimens and surfaces. Position involves providing support and test plan execution, surface support, and maintenance .
Required Qualifications
High School, Trades School, associate’s degree, desire to learn
Ability to lift 50 pounds safely.
Proficient use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling chemicals and sharp tools such as blades, scrapers, and cutters.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures precisely.
Preferred Qualifications
Mechanical aptitude
Problem solving related to mechanical systems
Problem solving related to controls systems
Strong interpersonal, communication, and team skills
Ability to interpret drawings and schematics
Experience in industrial or heavy equipment environments using LTRe systems
Experience in a laboratory supporting testing, specimen handling, surface support and equipment maintenance
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Starting rate of $45,000; commensurate with experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
11/17/2025
Additional Information
This position is unable to support work Visas. The work site location is in Alton, VA.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance . These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lisa Eichelberger at lisae@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Salary : $45,000
