Tire Technician

Leonards Express Inc•Farmington, NY

49d•$20 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Leonard’s Express is expanding its Farmington, NY maintenance team and is looking for a skilled Heavy Diesel Tire Technician to support its growing fleet. This role is for an experienced technician in diesel truck tires, trailer maintenance, or commercial fleet repair. This is an immediate opening, and the company is ready to hire the right technician now.

Requirements

Understands tire mounting, dismounting, balancing and tire health monitoring
Takes initiative and stays proactive
Works well with your hands and as part of a team
Wants to grow your skills and take pride in doing the job right
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Willingness to learn shop procedures and technical information
High school diploma or GED
Technical school (A/B) or BOCES experience preferred — OR hands-on experience with diesel equipment, farm equipment, construction equipment, or automotive repair
Basic tool set
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Brake certification (we can provide this)

Responsibilities

Perform daily yard checks and build a worklist
Inspect tire tread, wear patterns, valves, and overall tire condition
Identify repairable tires and complete appropriate repairs
Dismount, mount, and repair mismatched or damaged tires
Perform match mounting, match mating dual assemblies, and radial runout checks
Inflate tires to proper PSI based on load requirements
Remove tires for off-site retreading or repair
Perform preventative trailer maintenance inspections
Diagnose equipment and trailer issues
Replace trailer light cords, air lines, mud flaps, hangers, marker lights, and reflective tape
Repair worn or damaged components
Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe work environment
Adhere to repair time standards and parts procedures
Perform other duties as assigned