Tire Repairers and Changers
What is a Tire Repairers and Changers?
Tire Repairers and Changers are skilled technicians who specialize in maintaining and repairing tires for various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Their primary responsibilities involve inspecting tires for damage or wear, removing them from vehicles, and either repairing or replacing them as needed. This profession requires a thorough understanding of different tire types, tire pressure monitoring systems, and the techniques necessary to ensure that tires are fitted properly to ensure safety and performance on the road.
In addition to repairing and changing tires, these specialists are responsible for balancing tires to ensure smooth driving and to prevent uneven wear and damage to the vehicle. They often work in automotive service centers, tire shops, or at roadside assistance services. Tire Repairers and Changers must also maintain accurate records of services performed and advise customers on tire maintenance, safety checks, and when to replace tires based on wear and performance metrics. Their role is crucial in ensuring vehicles operate efficiently and safely, ultimately contributing to overall road safety.
Tasks
- Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
- Remount wheels onto vehicles.
- Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
- Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
Technology Skills
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
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Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
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Data base user interface and query software
- Recordkeeping software
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Project management software
- Project estimation software
Tools Used
- Razor knives
- Awls
- Pry bars
- Wheel balancing equipment
- Compressed air gun
Knowledge
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Skills
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Abilities
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Trunk Strength
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
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Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
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Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
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Static Strength
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
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Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
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Less than high school diploma
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Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Work Activities
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Detailed Work Activities
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
- Install vehicle parts or accessories.
- Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
- Remove parts or components from vehicles.
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$28820.0 - $47680.0
New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.