Tire Technician

Job Description

This position will be responsible for the maintenance, tire care and repair of Solid Waste tires including light, medium, and heavy-duty automobiles, trucks, and equipment.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Essential functions: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Diagnose (and perform repair) malfunctions of tires and suspension.

• Tire installations, balancing, rotate, repair and inflation tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements.

• Assist in research and implement new tire technologies to improve processes, increase efficiency and analyze performance.

• Collect, interpret data and misalignments diagnose performance issues.

• Communicate findings to management in clear, productive way.

• Proper execution of required billing documents.

• Maintain inventory order parts, supplies, lubricants, tires and other materials as needed.

• Ability to work with tire assemblies from heavy trucks and SWMD Vehicles.

• Organizes the work site, the vehicles and the appropriate tools and equipment for optimum job efficiency and safety.

• Ability to work in a fast pace environment while adhering to SWMD policies and procedure.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of tire shop area.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High school diploma or GED required; and
One (1) year of tire repair experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) month from date of hire.Environmental:
Shop, field, disposal environment; work around heavy construction equipment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, potentially hazardous chemicals, waste and infectious materials; inclement weather conditions.

Physical:
Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for light to heavy lifting and carrying; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling; standing for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Must be able to function well in a physically demanding environment.