tire technician
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Tasks:
- Add or replace hydraulic and transmission fluids.
- Change engine oil and lubricate running gears or moving parts of automobiles, trucks or 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. Tires.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Attention to detail. Bending, crouching, kneeling.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
Flexibility. Reliability.
Employment terms options:
Early morning. Evening. Shift. Flexible hours. Morning. Night.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
On call. Day. Weekend. Overtime required.
Workplace information:
On the road job.
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.