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.