Job Description

Job Title Tyre Serviceman

The Candidate

The person must be able to work under supervision, appreciate their role in

delivering customer service, possess common sense and initiative, demonstrate

a willingness to learn and develop their tyre fitting skills and knowledge.

Qualifications &

Experience

Essential:

• A valid and appropriate light vehicle driver’s licence

(South African Code 08).

• Grade 12 National Certificate

Preferred:

• A valid and appropriate heavy vehicle drivers’ licence

(South African Code 10).

• Grade 12 National certificate with maths and science.

Reports to Line Manager

Key Performance Areas

1. Duties • Comply with Otraco Southern Africa’s policies procedures and instructions.

• Comply with client policies, procedures and instructions.
• Accurately record tyre change or other information and file or forward the

information as required.

• Perform equipment checks and calibrations according to procedures.
• Fit and remove wheels from any type of vehicle according to procedures.
• Mount and strip any type of tyre and rim assembly according to procedures.
• Perform repairs to tyres and tubes according to procedures.
• Operate forklifts and tyre handlers according to procedures.
• Clean, paint and crack test rim components.
• Perform Inspections and determine the suitability of wheel components to

remain in service.

• Maintain tyre operating pressures in accordance with site specifications.
• Maintain a high quality of service to the client.
• Complete any other duties as and when required.

1. Safety • Work safely and follow Occupational Health and Safety Procedures.

• Comply with site “lock out” / “tag out” procedures.
• Report hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment.
• Immediately report incidents and injuries to the supervisor.
• Comply with applicable instructions as per on-site Safety Plan.
• Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment according to procedures.
• Perform vehicle pre-start checks according to procedures.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment according to procedures.
• Contribute to meetings and inspections in order to improve safety in the

workplace.

• Perform Risk Assessments and take control actions to reduce the risk of

Injury or damage to equipment.

• Perform Planned Task Observations and report deviations. Ensure corrective

actions are performed.

• Comply with site emergency evacuation procedures.
• Comply with all safe work procedures and document on completion.

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