Tire Technician

About the role

The Tire Technician C (I) at Transdev in Englewood, CO is a critical position responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel engines across various vehicles and equipment. This role ensures safety, efficiency, and longevity for our vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Dismount all used tires.
• Mark used tires as bad, needing repair, or if a good “used” tire to be reused in the shop.
• Inspect rims to ensure they are safe, not damaged, and meet the edge requirements according to specifications.
• Remove any rust and contaminants on rim surface, edge, and lug nut mounting holes.
• Inspect rim holes to ensure they’re not damaged or oblong.
• Mount new tires to clean and safe rims.
• Mount “good” spare tires to rims and mark tread depth on the tie tread.
• Conduct a daily tire inventory and report to the Parts Department of current count and tires needing to be ordered.
• Clean tire cage daily. Ensure the area is well organized by moving out the tire racks and cleaning behind and underneath them.
• Clean off any equipment and tools in the tire cage that you use daily.
• Ensure tire lube containers are closed and free of debris before using.
• Scrub and clean the tire cage floor once a week.
• Perform a fleet walk of all buses and service vehicles on the lot and record tread depth, air pressure on tire tracking sheet.
• If air pressure is low, bring the bus in and inspect and repair the tire.
• Complete a full inspection of all bus tires every two weeks and turn it into the Director of Maintenance.
• Check tires on buses in the lot and shop for any uneven tread wear, sidewall damage, rim and Lugnut condition.
• Ensure Lugnut indicators are in the correct position and secure on each tire and the Lugnuts are free of rust spots.
• Review DVIR book inside the bus and check for any indications of tire issues reported by the driver.
• Empty trash in Tire Cage.
• Respond to buses on route with a flat tire that requires replacement. Must be able to replace a tire on the road when bus is in a safe location.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• A minimum of 19 years of age.
• Must exhibit both written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays if required.
• Must complete and sign the Transdev employment application in its entirety.
• Must provide a complete and verifiable employment history.
• Subject to a DOT physical exam and DOT drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain a Forklift certification if needed.
• Must be able to obtain a “Class B” CDL License if needed.

Skills

• Basic impact gun.
• Essential tools and basic toolbox.
• Knowledge of tire and rim maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Vacation: Beginning with 80 hours per year.
• Paid Sick Leave: Accruing up to 48 hours per year.
• Full-time employees receive medical, dental & vision after 60 calendar days of employment.
• Life insurance, 401k retirement benefits.
• 6 paid holidays eligible after 90 days of employment.

Pay

Position Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement: $32.66 / hr

Schedule

Flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays if required.

Application Deadline

July 31, 2026, or until the position has been filled.