Tire Technician

Rumpke Waste & Recycling•Columbus, OH

13d

About The Position

Vehicle Tire Technicians maintain the tires of Rumpke’s vehicle fleet and handle spill response duties. The position maintains, inspects, repairs, and replaces fleet tires and related components in compliance with regulations and company policies. It also involves keeping tire inventory, equipment, tools, and work areas in safe working order; responding to various spills; supporting other vehicle-maintenance shop work; and recording time, repair orders, and parts usage on a computer. The scheduled shift is 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Employees may also be expected to work flexible hours, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

Ability to move, stack, and store wheels, tires, and other heavy components alone or with equipment.
Ability to use torque and impact wrenches.
Attention to detail and ability to stay organized.
Familiarity with using a computer.
Ability to interact professionally with internal and external customers.
General knowledge of truck wheel and tire components.
Good mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of tire repair and replacement.
Must be able to obtain Tire Industry Association (TIA) Certification if needed.
Must have a valid DOT Medical Card or be able to obtain one before hire.
Must be at least 19 years of age.
No more than three moving violations within the last two years.
Must not have any DUI or OVI convictions within the last five years, or two within the last ten years.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license, if applicable.
Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
Must be able to read and speak English.
Ability to travel between offices as required.

Nice To Haves

One year of tire service experience, specifically with heavy tandem-axle vehicle wheels and tires, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain fleet vehicle tires safely and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
Inspect fleet vehicle tires, wheels, and related components according to company maintenance schedules.
Identify and replace worn or damaged tires, wheels, and related components.
Mount and dismount tires.
Perform tire-related roadside replacement.
Maintain and secure tire inventory and equipment to ensure they are in safe working order.
Perform routine housekeeping related to tire inventory, tools, the shop, and work areas.
Respond to oil, antifreeze, garbage, debris, and other spills and clean them using equipment such as brooms, shovels, floor dry, a pressure washer, a vacuum truck, and a skid steer.
Assist in other areas of the vehicle maintenance shop as needed.
Maintain accurate computer records of time, repair orders, and parts usage.
Perform other duties as assigned.