Job Description

Posting number: 202600435

Department: Development Services/Public Works

Job classification: Tire Service & Inventory Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Vehicle Maintenance

Summary

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What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.

Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer! Just take a look:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
• 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
• Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
• Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
• Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
• Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Quarterly Wellness Challenges
• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
• Vaccination Clinics
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• Van Pool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

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JOB SUMMARY

Perform skilled labor in the repair and routine servicing of tires for vehicles in the field and is responsible for managing, organizing, and coordinating tire inventory.

Examples of duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

• Repair and replace automotive and heavy construction equipment tires in the shop as well as in the field, in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Perform emergency field service tire repair and replacement as needed.
• Assist mechanics with repair projects as requested.
• Place and receive order for semi and heavy equipment tires.
• Manage tire inventory levels to maintain equipment and vehicle up time at 9 county locations.
• Work with internal customers to determine the proper specifications for tire application.
• Manage tire casings sent out for retreading; track how many times a casing can be retreaded before casing is no longer usable and determine which brands will provide the best casings for retreading.
• Work with retread vendor to analyze retread failure rate and make follow-up recommendations.
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure service is adequate for the County’s needs.
• Maintain shop, yard, and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations and closely follows verbal and written instructions. Report safety hazards, equipment repair needs, and security and emergency situations.
• Promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of tire repair or mechanic experience.
• Arizona residents must have an Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Supplemental information

• Knowledge of safety standards and practices in a shop environment.
• Knowledge of the maintenance and repair of tires.
• Ability to consult, maintain and repair tires according to standard operating and safety procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is very heavy work and requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to climb, crawl, crouch finger, grasp, handle, reach, perform repetitive motion, kneel, lift, pull, push, speak, hear, stand, stoop, walk, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, and demonstrate visual and mental acuity. May be subject to random drug testing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in the field with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value

professionalism and respect for others. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration,

which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

Offers of employment are valid only if provided in writing and approved by Pinal County Human Resources.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply.

However, visa sponsorship is not available.

Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening. If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.

Work in this classification requires an individual to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.