tire technician

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Add or replace hydraulic and transmission fluids
• Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed
• Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of automobiles, trucks or heavy equipment
• Grease booms, pulleys, buckets and other components of heavy equipment
• Install replacement mufflers, exhaust pipes, shock absorbers or radiators
• Provide on-site services
• Repair and balance tires
• Replace oil, air and fuel filters on motor vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment

Installation specialization

• Commercial vehicle wheels
• Exhaust system
• Mufflers
• Radiators
• Shock absorbers
• Springs
• Tires

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools / equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• Will train