GATE FUEL SERVICE TIRE TECHNICIAN
Primary Purpose of Position:
This position includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:
A CMV (Commercial Motor Vehicle) Tire Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, replacing, and maintaining tires on commercial vehicles, including heavy-duty trucks, trailers and any other company vehicles. This role often involves some fleet maintenance.
Essential Functions
Technician Responsibilities:
Tire Inspection and Repair: Identify tire damage, perform repairs, and determine when tires need replacement.
Mounting and Dismounting: Dismount and mount tires on various rim types, including dual axles and super singles
Fleet Maintenance: Conduct routine tire checks, rotations, and balancing on all fleet vehicles and trailers
Tire Inventory: Build relationship with tire vendor and perform inventory and tire tracking system
Equipment Maintenance: Ensure the proper functioning and report maintenance of shop equipment, including tire changing machines, tire gauges, and other tools to Shop Supervisor.
Documentation: Complete work orders, log tire information, and maintain accurate records.
Communication: Communicate with Shop Supervisor and other team members to provide efficient service.
Knowledge & Skill Requirements:
Skills:
Technical Skills: Strong understanding of tire types, tire repair procedures, and rim structures.
Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose tire issues and implement appropriate solutions.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and move heavy tires and equipment.
Time Management: Ability to manage multiple tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
Experience: Prior experience in commercial tire service or related fields is often preferred.
Safety: Adhere to all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Training: Stay up-to-date with industry standards and attend training as needed.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or continued studies
Some experience around diesel mechanics or shops.
Knowledge of the correct and safe usage of electric and air tools
Be effective in communication – handwritten and verbal.
Some Computer skills are helpful.
Dependable transportation to work.
Physical/Mental/Environmental:
Physical Demands
Activities: Sitting 10% Walking/Standing 50% Bending/Stretching/Reaching 40%
Lifting: Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Pushing/Turning/Kneeling/Twisting/Climbing
Vision: As required by DOT
Mental Demands: Learns to problem solve and makes decision with training.
Environment: Exposure to inside outside elements such as wind, rain etc...
Additional Information
The above tasks demand agility, the ability to maintain a crouching position to inspect and work on the underside of the vehicle, frequent entering and exiting of the cab, and the ability to climb ladders on the trucks/trailer(s). Forklift training will be issued if not already certified.