Tire Service Worker Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Tire Service Worker in the Fleet Management department. The Tire Service Worker performs responsible semiskilled work repairing various types of tires including off road service and on road service of tires and wheels; does related work as required. The work in this class involves responsibility for repairing and replacing tires on all city owned vehicles and equipment.

Examples of Work:

(Illustrative Only)

• works as a tire service mechanic, replaces tires, wheels, studs, locks on split rim and single piece rims;
• repairs tubes, plug tubeless type tires and radial tires;
• balances tires, straightens rims on minor damaged rims, mounts and dismounts tires of all types and sizes;
• removes, repairs and replaces tires on cars, trucks, buses, light, medium and heavy equipment;
• inspects tires for proper tread depths;
• checks all vehicles and equipment for tire wear, sort and inspect tires and supplies,
• operates crane and portable tools, repair or replace tires in the field;
• picks up tires and supplies from vendors;
• maintains daily log on all activity;
• fills out work orders on all requested repairs;
• cleans and maintains work area;
• sorts and disposes of non-serviceable tires;
• services and maintains air compressors and accessories;
• performs related tasks as required.

Requirements for

Education and Experience:

completion of high school or GED, preferably vocational school training and some experience in tire maintenance and repair, Some knowledge of wheeled vehicles and equipment, some knowledge of tire repair including on/off road tires; some knowledge of air tools, hazards and safety factors related to tire maintenance, ability to carry out verbal and written instructions, ability to keep simple records; ability to drive standard transmission vehicles; dexterity to operate machinery; experience with operation of truck and car changer, experience in computer wheel balancing and spin balancing, some experience of crane trucks or boom trucks, or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. The employee must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of Tennessee. Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required. EEO/AA