Fleet Tire Technician

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) months of experience in a related field.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• If required, must obtain an appropriate Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) within 120 days of employment with the City.

Notes to Applicants

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Position Overview: The Fleet Tire Technician is 1 of 2 Fleet Tire Technician positions located within Fleet Mobility Services Department. The position reports to an Inventory Control II Supervisor.

The position is responsible for mounting and dismounting tires ranging from medium to heavy trucks. the position is also responsible for the delivery of tires and scraps to various Fleet Mobility Service Centers throughout Austin.

There is currently 1 vacancy for this posting, however, when the same or any additional vacancy occurs within the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate the hiring department may offer the additional position to another top candidate from the same candidate pool, or advertise for the new position.

No resumes or cover letters are being accepted for this recruitment.

A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding all relevant work experience that you would like us to consider. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.

This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. You will not be given the opportunity to provide additional work experience once you complete and submit your job application. Furthermore, if selected as the top candidate, you will not be permitted to present additional work experience for salary calculation purposes.

When completing Supplemental Questions, please note your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the information contained in your application.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

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Pay Range
$20.80 - $22.88

Hours
Monday-Friday
7:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 08/08/2024 Type of Posting External Department Fleet Mobility Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 6301 Harold Court , Austin Texas 78721 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a tire or automotive facility
• Experience mounting and/or dismounting vehicle tires
• Experience with delivery and/or pickup of tires
• Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Inspects and diagnoses damaged tires, identifies cause of tire failure, and determines if failure is due to recall or is covered under warranty. Repairs and/or disposes of used tires, as appropriate. Collects and transports new and used tires between various locations.. Maintains used tire inventory records. Mounts and dismounts tires on a wide variety of vehicles and equipment. Performs air pressure tire checks in field at various site locations. Performs daily housekeeping at shop and field sites.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of equipment, methods, and materials used in routine tire maintenance.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Skill in identifying necessary tire repairs.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to learn Fleet operations scrapping procedures.
• Ability to mount, dismount, and repair tires on a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Fleet Tire Technician position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) months of experience in a related field. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have working in a tire or automotive facility? (Please note that an affirmative answer must be supported by information in your City of Austin employment application.)

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

* Which of the following best describes the level of driver license you possess?

• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Texas Class C Operator License
• Out of State Driver License
• No Driver License but ability to obtain a Texas Class C or above by date of hire
• None

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that external new hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have in mounting and/or dismounting commercial vehicle tires? (Please note that an affirmative answer must be supported by information in your City of Austin employment application.)

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

* How many years of experience do you have in the delivery and/or pickup of tires? (Please note that an affirmative answer must be supported by information in your City of Austin employment application.)

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 or more years

* Essential duties are performed in a service center environment with exposure to a variety of motorized equipment, spare parts, tools, oil and lubrication, corrosive liquids, and other potentially hazardous materials. Incumbent may be exposed to loud noise, warm and cold conditions, standing for long periods, frequent stooping and bending, and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. Individuals will need to have good eye-and-hand coordination and read and write in dimly lit conditions. Do you meet these physical requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

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