Heavy Duty Tire Technician - Houston, TX
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Watco is hiring a Heavy Duty Tire Technician in Houston, TX for a full-time, onsite role at 14035 Industrial Rd, with pay of $18.00 to $20.00 per hour DOE. You will dismount, mount, balance, and inflate commercial and light truck tires, inspect for repairable conditions, keep the tire area clean, and complete service tickets while adhering to OSHA and PPE requirements. Qualifications include a valid driver’s license, a TWIC card or ability to obtain one, the ability to stand 8+ hours, and a HS diploma or GED. Tips for applicants: tailor your resume to tire service, safety training, and tool experience; note any on-the-job training or certifications; highlight reliability, teamwork, and willingness to obtain TWIC; show interest in Watco University and career growth.
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Job Summary
Starting Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, DOE
Location: 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015
The Heavy Duty Tire Technician is responsible for dismounting, cleaning of wheels, mounting and balancing of all heavy truck wheels. This person would also be responsible for keeping the tire area clean, tidy and organized. As a Heavy Duty Tire Technician, this person would be accountable for property and safely performing the tire and related services needed for all company owned units.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Service Commercial Tires, including dismounting, mounting, and balancing commercial, industrial, and light truck tires
• Inflating tires to prescribe PSI per load requirements
• Determine repairable tire condictions and make sure repairs as needed on commercial industrial, and light truck tires
• Clean and maintain service equipment, maintenance on tools, and all other company property
• Properly execute required service tickets to submit to management and all other necessary paperwork as required
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements
• Wear proper PPE, use tire cages, and follow all other safety polocies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by company insurance policy
• Must have a TWIC card or be able to obtain one upon hire
• Must be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours or more
• Must be able to communicate to supervision in a timely fashion if problems or questions should arise
• Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work safely
• Must be able to work in a result-orientated, fast-paced environment as part of a team