Tire Technician Department:

Tire & Service Reports To:

Tire & Service Manager Status:

Non-Exempt Shift:

Monday - Friday / 8:30am - 5:00pm /

Full-time Description:

Responsible for performing tire and wheel services safely, accurately, and efficiently while supporting the overall maintenance and service of vehicles. This role involves mounting and dismounting tires, balancing wheels, inspecting tires and vehicle components, operating tire service equipment and other shop machinery, and maintaining accurate inventory and service records. The tire technician is also responsible for identifying worn components and potential safety concerns during vehicle wellness inspections and communicating any issues to management. This position requires a strong attention to detail, commitment to safety, and general knowledge of automotive systems and components. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Pulls vehicles into tire bays, lifts vehicles, removes wheels/tires being serviced and dismounts tire/wheel.
• operates lifts, forklifts, torches, power wrenches, floor jacks, tire machine and tire balancer.
• Place the wheel on the balancer to determine weights required to balance the wheel; put required weights onto rims.
• Fills tires in accordance with correct vehicle specs.
• Remounts tires/wheels onto vehicles.
• Mounts tires and wheels on a vehicle in a timely and accurate manner.
• Inventory system and locates merchandise as needed.
• Move vehicles and merchandise without damaging vehicles, merchandise, people or property.
• Prepares, organizes, maintains and inventories tires and wheels accurately and efficiently in accordance with company procedures.
• Keeps accurate inventory of shop supplies and notifies management of low stock levels.
• Keeps accurate records and logs of vehicle serviced information.
• Assists all customers and co-workers while being polite and courteous at all times.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of vehicle components and systems, including brakes, steering, and suspension.
• Perform vehicle wellness inspections by identifying worn components, potential safety concerns, and other vehicle issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience or knowledge in the automotive industry. General vehicle component knowledge of brakes, steering, and suspension. Ability to perform vehicle wellness inspections (inspecting the vehicle for worn components and safety issues).

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver s license New York State vehicle inspection license (preferred, but not required)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and talk or hear. While doing this job the employee will be primarily on their feet for long periods of time.

The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. For heavier merchandise lifting devices and/or assistance is required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions. This is a smoke free environment for safety reasons. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Employment:

Wilbert's is an equal employment organization that hires employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, veteran status, disability in accordance with Federal, State and Local employment laws.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance HSA matching Life insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off

Pay Frequency:

Weekly Employee Referral Program Short term & Long term disability About us: Wilbert s is a family owned and operated automotive recycling company based out of Webster NY since 1952. We are proud to serve the community with the most premium recycled automotive parts in the area. We are looking to add outgoing, honest and respectful individuals to our growing family. Previous experience is a benefit but is not required. New members will be provided with the proper training and equipment to do the job at task. We pride ourselves on our team work, customer service, positivity and a safe work environment. If you would like to help us grow our family please apply now.