Commercial Tire Technician

Overview

Full‑time Commercial Service Tire Technician position in Roanoke, VA. Competitive pay and a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid holidays, vacation, company‑paid life insurance, and short‑term disability.

Employee will be required to repair and replace tires on commercial vehicles at the Colony location, customer locations, and on service calls along highways, as well as perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

• Must have a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle required for the position and be able to meet commercial driver qualification requirements.
• Follow established procedures to inspect tires, and wheels before and after service.
• Determine repairable tire conditions and make such repairs.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Document work performed accurately and according to company policy.
• Unbolt and re‑bolt wheels from/to vehicles, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.
• Mount and dismount any type of tire on drop center, semi‑drop center and multi‑piece rims.
• Match mating of dual assemblies.
• Identify and inflate tires correctly for the size, ply, and load requirement.
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels. Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
• Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
• Pull vehicles in and out of shop safely.

• Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying.
• Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly.
• Time Management – Managing one’s own time.
• Flexibility – The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Static Strength – The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Knowledge of commonly used tools – Ability to recognize and use a variety of tools, including power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, machine tools, jack sand hoists, and common hand tools.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment – Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts and commercial vehicles.
• Performing General Physical Activities – Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs, and entire body.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material – Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or defects.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Attention to Detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Cooperation – Job requires being pleasant with others on the job.
• Independence – Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision.
• Integrity – Job requires treating people with respect, keeping commitments, and working ethically.
• Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly with high stress situations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, where exposure to heat and cold is to be expected. Employees frequently work with dirty and greasy parts and in awkward positions.

The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. As a result, minor workplace injuries are not uncommon, but employees usually can avoid serious accidents if safe practices are observed.

Colony Tire Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and…