Posting number: 6167
Department: Public Works Department
Job classification: Tire Shop Specialist
Posting type: Open
Categories: Fleet Services
Knowledge Knowledge of commercial tire construction, repair and maintenance; knowledge of motor vehicle safety standards as related to tire repair.
Skills/Abilities: Skilled in repairing heavy to light commercial tires; skilled in the use of installation tools and equipment for repairing commercial tires; ability to keep accurate records and work independently; ability to work with little supervision both in the shop and on the road; ability to dismount, repair, remount and inflate tires on all types of equipment including dual wheels and all types of rims; ability to properly balance tires using an electronic balancing machine; ability to work effectively with other employees.
Physical Requirements: Constantly sees, hears, stands, bends, crawls; frequently stoops, squats, walks, writes by hand, uses a calculator, cleans, uses measuring equipment, uses physical dexterity, requires stamina, lifts objects weighing up to 100 lbs., climbs, reaches and pulls.
Education/Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent preferred One (1) year experience in the repair of heavy to light commercial tires; including tires on heavy equipment, trucks and automobiles.
This position requires 100% onsite work. Must possess a valid Class C Driver's License with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver's License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.
The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.
The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.
The City of Beaumont is located in Southeast Texas, approximately 85 miles east of Houston. The city's population is 118,000. Beaumont is a full-service municipality, and serves as the county seat for Jefferson County.
Beaumont operates under a council-manager system of government, in which the elected, part-time council appoints a city manager, who acts as the chief executive officer for city affairs.
The City Council meets every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, located on the 1st floor of City Hall, 801 Main Street. Council member offices are located on the 3rd floor of City Hall in Suite 300. Meetings are televised on Time Warner Cable Channel 4 Wednesday through Sunday at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.
