TIRE SHOP VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

This position performs skilled mechanical repair work on City-owned automobiles, trucks and other specialized light-to-heavy equipment, ensuring that repaired vehicles run properly and safely; performs preventive maintenance on such equipment as scheduled, and performs related work as required. The incumbent works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.

The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, toxic/caustic chemicals, heights; and is relatively safe, secure, and stable.

• Diagnoses and performs mechanical repair work on automobiles, trucks and small engines and other specialized equipment.
• Repairs emergency services and law enforcement vehicles; installs and maintains specialized equipment on emergency vehicles as necessary;
• Changes and repairs tires on vehicles;
• Perform tire repair, tire installation, tire balancing, tire rotation, and tire safety inspections
• Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks
• Remount wheels onto vehicles
• Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tool
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels
• Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly
• Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects
• Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels
• Reassemble tires onto wheels
• Conducts road tests after repair work is completed to ensure that all vehicles are mechanically safe and function properly;
• Provides emergency field assistance to disabled vehicles;
• Picks up parts from vendors as necessary;
• Maintains records of work completed and parts used;
• Maintains assigned tools and equipment;
• Assists in maintaining a clean and orderly shop;
• Attends training, workshops, meetings, etc., as appropriate to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK: 

• High school diploma or GED;
• One (1) year of relevant prior experience;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License.
• Possess a mechanic’s tool set

• Knowledge of basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring;

• Ability to copy, transcribe, enter or post data or information;
• Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard;
• Ability to speak or signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature;
• Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as vehicles, trucks, emergency vehicles and other mechanical equipment; may involve installation and testing.  Involves operations of limited scope;
• Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving;
• Ability to read technical instructions, procedures, manuals and charts to solve practical problems; composing routine reports and specialized reports, forms and business letters with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form;
• Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks requiring a wide range of procedures and requiring intensive understanding of a restricted field or complete familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division of an operating agency; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure; and
• Ability to guide others, requiring a few decisions affecting a few co-workers; works in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.

Salary : $40,975 - $52,243