Tire Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible for all aspects of tire related services and repairs for commercial, passenger, and light tires at the store location.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
•Dismounts and mounts commercial, passenger, and light tires to industry standards.
•Determines repairable tire conditions and makes needed repairs per TIAspecifications.
•Mounts and safely inflates tires to prescribed PSI, per load requirements.
•Operates all related tire service equipment including but not limited to; jacks,compressors, electric and hydraulic equipment.
•Safely drives and operates company vehicles.
•Properly completes and submits required billing documents to Store Manager andAssistant Manager.
•Utilizes all safety related PPE such as gloves, safety glasses, etc., while doing anywork.
•Maintains an organized and clean workspace; stacking tires, sweeping, etc.
•Ensures compliance with safety requirements as outlined by the company, along withthose specified in OSHA and MSHA regulations pertaining to this position.
•Regularly attends all staff trainings and meetings as required.
•Other duties as assigned
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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POSITION COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Communication (Oral and Written): Communicates effectively with customers, co-workers and management. Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely in conversation and in writing. Customer Oriented: Ability to take care of the customers’ needs to sustain high levels of customer satisfaction and retention, while following company procedures. Ethical: Treats all people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust of others; works with integrity; upholds organizational values; maintains confidentiality of all customers, co-workers, and the organization. Organization: Possesses the trait of being organized, following a systematic method of performing a task; demonstrating quality, accuracy and thoroughness. Responsibility: Assumes personal responsibility for all aspects of work including quality, timeliness, and results. Safety Awareness: Actively participates in identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety. Stress Management: Ability to maintain self-control in the face of stress or conflict, functioning effectively under pressure. Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team by supporting everyone’s efforts to succeed.
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, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience: • High school diploma, GED or equivalent work experience • Automotive industry experience preferred • Valid Driver’s license and insurability required at all times
• Fork Lift Certification required. Training provided upon hire.
• TIA Certification required within 1 year of date of hire.
• MSHA Certification NOT required. • Commercial Driver’s Licensed NOT required.
• Must be able to understand instructions and recognize hazardous or poisonous materials and/or products. There may be exposure to fumes, dust, and/or odors.
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Physical Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to: Physical Ability: % Performed Frequency Sitting 30% occasionally Standing 70% continuous Climbing 10% seldom Walking 70% continuous Lifting 15% seldom Pulling/Pushing 15% seldom Carrying 5% seldom Grasping 100% continuous Reaching 50% frequent Stooping/Crouching 25% seldom Crawling 5% seldom Color Determination 100% continuous Near Acuity 100% continuous Speaking 100% continuous Listening 100% continuous Tasting/Smelling 10% seldom General Intelligence 100% continuous Motor Coordination Skills 100% continuous Coordination or Eyes, Hands, and Feet 100% continuous Verbal Intelligence 100% continuous Numerical Intelligence 100% continuous
Noise Conditions
5%
seldom
Heat
5%
seldom Cold 5% seldom Injury Exposure 5% seldom Atmospheric Exposures 5% seldom KEY
Never
0%
Seldom
1 to 30%
Occasionally
31 to 45%
Frequent
46 to 65%
Continuous
66 to 100%
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Mental & Other Skills/Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the: Dependability: Good attendance record and ability to work overtime and weekends as needed.
\ Judgment: Ability to work independently with limited supervision and make prudent and timely decisions.
Reasoning Ability: ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to walk through problems involving multiple variables.
Language Ability: Ability to write; ability to read procedure manuals; ability to respond to questions from management, employees and customers. Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, fingers, and feet accurately and handle precise movements. Multi-Tasking: Ability to handle many diverse tasks/projects at one time; ability to prioritize and complete them on time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Noise Conditions: Loud noise conditions
Weather: May be subject to cold, wet, and/or humid weather conditions
Exposures: Working near moving mechanical parts, trucks, and/or forklifts