Fleet - Industrial Tire Technician

About the role

Performs tire maintenance service work in the fleet management department. Work involves labor required to service tires on gasoline and diesel powered construction, heavy duty, light duty and automotive equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, services and maintains tires and wheels used on a variety of heavy and light duty vehicles and equipment; includes rotation, balancing, replacement and repair.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspection on equipment and vehicles in the course of tire and wheel work.
• Maintains inventory of tires, wheels, tubes, trade tools and repair products; ensures minimum down time of equipment.
• Enters information into computerized inventory recording system. Makes recommendations for purchases.
• Performs Department of Transportation safety inspections.
• Performs minor brake repairs for both air and hydraulic systems.
• Performs minor suspension repairs.
• Performs on-site service and emergency calls.
• Answers phones and radio calls.
• Maintains support service vehicle equipped to make field calls to any of Pueblo County’s equipment or vehicles.
• Maintains necessary records of all work performed using computerized fleet management system. Cleans and organizes shop and equipment, changes solvents and disposes of trash and waste as required.
• Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition; responsible for reporting unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor.
• Fills in for other staff as necessary and/or required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Minimum of five years service experience including both light and heavy industrial and farm tires; suspensions and related systems required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B Colorado Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, UST Class A/B Operator Designation within 120 days of hire required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Forklift Operation Certification within 120 days of hire required.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
County Retirement Program
Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
Truly inclusive and diverse environment
Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave
Benefits (full-time employees)

Pay

Budgeted starting salary of $21.25 hourly.

Schedule

Flexible schedule accommodating the needs of the job and the employee.