Automotive Mechanic Position is responsible for performing skilled and specialized automotive mechanic work in the repair, maintenance, and replacement of tires on school division buses, support vehicles, trucks, trailers, and other motorized equipment. Position mounts/dismounts tires, ensures conformance to industry standards, examines and repairs tires, and performs preventative maintenance. Properly secure vehicle to lift to ensure safe operation Properly dismount and remount tires and wheels securely on vehicle Operate all related equipment and tools as trained Operate independently and as a team member Perform and demonstrate Customer Service Satisfaction Prepares tires for installation; mounts and dismounts tires on rims and vehicles; and fills tires to the proper air pressure. Inspects and tests tires to ensure conformance to standards. Examines and probes damaged, defective, or flat tires to determine the extent of damage and the feasibility of repair; and recommends the disposal of non-repairable tires. Repairs tube and tubeless tires by puncturing blisters, applying patches, replacing treads, removing nails, changing tubes, installing boots, etc. Aligns and balances wheels and tire assemblies to minimize wear on tires; and rotates wheels at prescribed mileage intervals. Operates and maintains diagnostic equipment, hand/power tools, tire changing machines, balancing equipment, and other specialized automotive tools and machinery. Lift a minimum of seventy-five (75) pounds Perform repeated and repetitive movement consistent within the tire industry Must be able to bend at the knees, and flexible enough to work in awkward positions Must be able to stand and work on your feet for extended periods of time. Must be able tolerate fluctuations in temperature and humidity.
