Night Tire Bay Tech

About the role

This is an overnight position. Shifts needed Sunday- Wednesday 6pm - 6am & Wednesday- Saturday. 6pm- 6am Every other Wednesday off.

Responsibilities

• Visually and tactually examines tire to determine if defect resulted from faulty construction or curing.
• Raises vehicle with hydraulic jack, and unbolts when with lug wrench.
• Locates puncture in tubeless tire by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plug into puncture.
• Separates tubed tire from wheel with rubber mallet and metal bar or mechanical tire changer.
• Removes inner tube from tire and inspects tire casing for defects, such as holes and tears.
• Glues boot over rupture in tire casing.
• Buffs defective area of inner tube, using scraper, and patches tube with adhesive rubber patch or seals rubber patch to tube with hot vulcanizing plate.
• Measures tread depth to determine remaining tire life.
• Reassembles tire onto wheel, and places wheel on balancing machine to determine counterweights required to balance wheel.
• Hammers required counterweights onto rim of wheel.
• Cleans tire sides and remounts onto vehicle.
• Prorates allowances based on tread wear, warranty provisions, and knowledge of tire characteristics.
• Explains basis for allowance to driver or distributor.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training, and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Knowledge: Prior tire experience is a plus.
• Abilities: Must have a strong work history. Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights and weekends required.
• Experience, Education, And Training: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing, handling, and forward reaching;
• Frequent walking, head turning, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, hand control and power gripping.
• Candidate must be able to lift 105lbs, carry 83lbs and push and pull 115lbs.
• Steel toed footwear, and safety glasses are required in the shop.

Working Environment

• Both indoor and outdoor working environment with exposure to varying weather conditions and chemical odors.

Miscellaneous Requirements

• Candidate must be able to pass a physical through APEX Physical Therapy prior to beginning employment with Prime, Inc. if in Springfield, Mo.
• Must be able to pass a general physical examination in all other locations.