Heavy Tire Technician - Houston, TX

Location: 

Houston, TX, US, 77015

Category:  Transload Operations

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Whether you’re at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there’s one thread that ties everyone together. We’re all on the same team. One Watco

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  • Award-winning culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers 
  • Operations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama
  • Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University 
  • Career advancement opportunities
   
 

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Working at Watco means working in the exciting field of transportation and supply chain logistics. We’re involved in domestic and international operations that are expanding all the time. Working at Watco also means a supportive, collaborative environment where you can learn and build a career.  You’ll find that safety is at the heart of everything we do. We look out for our team members’ safety and the safety of the people in the communities where we work.  In addition to these strengths, we offer competitive pay and industry-leading benefits.

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Description

 

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 Tire Technician, this person would be accountable for properly and safely performing the tire and related services needed for all company owned units.
 

Essential Functions

 

  • 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 conditions and make such 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 policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

 

  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving history.
  • Must be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours or more.
  • Must be able to work shift work a 12 hour shift. 4 on 4 off
  • 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 results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team.
  • Must be able to pass a background check including employment history, SSN Verification, criminal history, etc.
  • Must be able to pass a drug test and DOT Physical

Physical Demands

 

  • Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. from floor to waist height.
  • Ability to carry minimum of 50 lbs. over a 5-foot span.
  • Ability to push/pull a minimum of 50 lbs. across a 10-foot span.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 20 lbs from waist to shoulder
  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to bend or twist body without restriction.
  • Ability to kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
  • Ability to work in extreme weather, including but not limited to high heat, low temperature, and high sun environments.
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