Tire Technician

Saia Inc.•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Tire Technician supports fleet maintenance operations by installing and inspecting tires and rims on tractor-trailers. The role includes removing, installing, mounting, and dismounting tire and rim assemblies; inspecting tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation; and repairing tires outside the maintenance facility using a service truck. Technicians use hydraulic jacks, stands, specialized tire machines, and other equipment, and dispose of old tires in compliance with environmental regulations. The position involves working around large trucks and equipment and performing physically demanding tasks, including frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying tools, parts, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. Saia states that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The company describes a culture centered on dignity and respect, customer service, and safety, and identifies competitive compensation and great benefits as part of its employment offering.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Must provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
Ability to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English to perform job tasks, communicate with coworkers and the public, understand instructions and regulations, respond to inquiries, and complete required documents, reports, and records.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb for extended periods.
Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, or carry tools, parts, and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
Regular use of hands and arms to handle tools, reach overhead, and work in tight spaces.
Ability to climb on, under, and around large trucks and equipment safely.
Adequate vision, with or without correction, to read gauges and manuals and perform detailed inspections.
Adequate hearing, with or without aids, to detect equipment sounds, communicate, and follow safety signals.

Nice To Haves

Two years of tire mechanic experience.
Proficiency in diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

Remove and install tire and rim assemblies from Class 6, 7, and 8 trucks, trailers, and converter dollies.
Use hydraulic jacks and stands to access vehicles and replace tire assemblies.
Operate, lift, move, and store specialized equipment used to maintain, inspect, and repair tires or rims.
Repair tires outside the maintenance facility using a service truck.
Inspect tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation.
Dispose of old tires in compliance with environmental regulations.
Mount and dismount tires or rims using specialized tire machines.