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R+L Carriers

Tire Person

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What they do

An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.

$49,475 / year median in Illinois

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Tire Mechanic, Earn up to $30.25 hr Full-Time, Monday - Friday, Various Shifts PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers. Company Culture R+L Carriers - Women in Trucking R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Tire Mechanics at our Matteson, IL Service Center. Preferred Candidates will have the ability to lift up to 125lbs, work in a fast-paced environment as well as change, repair, and maintenance tractor-trailer tires with ease. Mechanics are responsible for changing and repairing tires on class 8 fleet vehicles. In addition, candidates must have a good driving record. Other duties may apply as requested by management. Requirements /
Qualifications:
Must have 1-year Commercial Tire experience Mount and dismount truck and car tires Ability to lift 125 lbs. Ability to stand on concrete for extended periods of time Operate off and on the truck balancer Must have current operator's license and the ability to operate and perform service calls on the road with a service truck Must have basic knowledge of tire D.O.T. information Basic knowledge of out of service criteria Identify the difference between a retread and a new tire Identify each wheel type and proper fasteners Operate 1' air wrench Identify and operate basic hand tools Properly tighten all types of wheels Properly repair a tractor-trailer tire to company standards Clean MVR required #LI-EM1