Tire Technician and Salesperson

Job Summary {#job-summary path-to-node="3"} The Tire Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, removing, and mounting tires and wheels on passenger vehicles, light trucks, and commercial vehicles. This role requires a strong focus on safety, precision, and efficiency to ensure customer vehicles are serviced correctly and returned to the road safely. ### Key Responsibilities {#key-responsibilities path-to-node="5"} - Tire Service: Mount, balance, rotate, and install new or used tires and wheels according to manufacturer specifications. - Inspection & Diagnosis: Visually inspect tires, wheels, and valves for wear, damage, punctures, or defects. Test tires to locate air leaks using water baths or soap solutions. - Repair Operations: Repair punctured or damaged tires using patches, plugs, and specialized vulcanizing equipment in compliance with industry safety standards. - Equipment Operation: Safely operate pneumatic lifts, tire-changing machines, wheel balancers, hand tools, and torque wrenches. - Vehicle Preparation: Position vehicles on service bays, raise them using hydraulic jacks or hoists, and properly torque lug nuts to factory specifications upon completion. - TPMS Service: Inspect, diagnose, and reset Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) as required. - Shop Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Follow all OSHA and company safety protocols.