About this opportunity
MVT Holdings lists this Tire Technician opportunity in lakeside, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join the Border Tire team!!! Border Tire is hiring a Tire Technician in Lakeside, CA!
A Tire Technician is responsible for inspecting and repairing truck and trailer tires to ensure efficient operation and compliance.
Repair's truck and trailer tires to ensure efficient operation and compliance by performing the following
duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Inspects truck/trailer tires for excessive wear, bulges, cuts, and damaged tread.
Repair tires with minor malfunctions.
Properly secure vehicle to lift to ensure safe operation.
Unbolt wheels from vehicles and remove them, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.
Properly dismount and remount tires and wheels securely on the vehicle.
Repair or replace tires on light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks.
Responsible for proper installation of wheels and tires, balancing wheels, and checking for correct fit.
Maintains all inventories and tire equipment.
Reassemble tires onto wheels.
Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding, or sandblasting.
Disposes of damaged/old tires in accordance with state regulations.
Ensures tires are functioning properly and within the Department of Transportation and Occupational Safety and Health Act Compliance.
Safely operates all tools and equipment.
Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
Keeps shop area neat and clean.
Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license and a clean MVR record.
Must be a self-starter and be willing to take initiative.
Willing and able to work without direct supervision.
2+ years related experience in the commercial tire industry.
Must have strong mechanical skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Stand for long periods of time which may include heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting.
The candidate will need to be able to lift 75lbs +, carry 50lbs+, and push/pull 60lbs.
Steel-toed footwear and safety glasses are required in the shop.
Ability to mount or dismount tires/wheel assemblies.
Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs.
Job Benefits 401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision insurance
Benefit Conditions: Only full-time employees are eligible.
BORDER TIRE
YOUR LOCAL TIRE EXPERTS
Border Tire is all things tire. We are a Michelin Commercial Service Network Dealer (MCSN) specializing in medium-duty, heavy-duty, agricultural, and industrial-size tires. We carry a wide variety of brands to meet your needs.
"We are available when you need us most: 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year."
Worksite address
lakeside, CA, 92040, US
Who can apply
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