Tire Technician

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Add or replace hydraulic and transmission fluids
• Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed
• Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of automobiles, trucks or heavy equipment
• Grease booms, pulleys, buckets and other components of heavy equipment
• Install replacement mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers or radiators
• Provide on-site services
• Repair and balance tires
• Replace oil, air and fuel filters on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 20/20 vision
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player