TIRE REPAIR WORKER

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The Tire Repair Worker is responsible for inspecting, repairing, replacing, and maintaining tires and wheel assemblies on City vehicles and equipment.

TIRE INSPECTION, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT

• Inspect wheels, rims, tires, and tire tubes for damage; determine the proper course of action based on inspection results.
• Evaluate tires for repair, recapping, warranty, or scrapping; perform necessary action based on the evaluation results.
• Inspect, match, and recondition rims for proper assembly.
• Respond to service requests by providing prompt, efficient tire-related road service to City vehicles.

ADMINISTRATIVE

• Maintain tire inventory and complete work orders, part requests, and related forms to maintain accurate records.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and perform various custodial functions and grounds maintenance, including snow and ice control functions, as assigned.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

The Tire Repair Worker must be willing and able to do the following:

• Be available for emergency call-in work during non-standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays and for emergencies such as snow and ice control operations and other situations requiring the deployment of City equipment.
• Perform physical activities in the work environment that require agility, including ascending or descending ladders and stairs; walking and standing; and crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, balancing, pushing, and pulling.  
• Perform very heavy physical labor, i.e., moving various pieces of equipment up to 100 lbs. unassisted and transferring objects weighing 50 lbs. frequently.
• Withstand prolonged exposure to variable and extreme weather conditions, including rain, wind, excessive heat, intense cold, and snow.
• Wear and use personal protective equipment (PPE) standard to tire repair, including common and specialized safety equipment (i.e., shoes, gloves, glasses, hearing protection, safety vest, and reflective clothing) as required.
• Safely drive all departmental vehicles, including heavy apparatus, and perform snow plowing duties.

Required pre-employment tests include the following:

• Physical Exam with Lift test
• Vision Exam
• Audio-Gram
• Drug Screen

1. One year of professional experience mounting and repairing tires.
2. Valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
3. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) without Air Brakes restriction within six months of appointment and throughout employment. 

NOTE: DPW Fleet Services will provide education and training for employees who are required to obtain a CDL for their position with the City, however, it is the employee's responsibility to obtain their CDL by completing the following:

• Passing the General Knowledge and Air Brakes portions of the Commercial Driver’s License test given by the State of Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV),

AND

• Passing a road test administered by an approved third-party administrator.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may also be considered.

NOTICE:  Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Certification in Tire Repair by the Tire Industry Association (TIA).

Technical and Safety

• Knowledge of tire evaluation methods and standards.
• Knowledge of machines and tools used in tire mounting, dismounting, and repair.
• Knowledge of tire and wheel maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in a shop environment, including the ability to use hand tools safely.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in the field environment, including in and around traffic areas.
• Situational awareness.
• Ability to inspect tires, tire tubes, and rims.
• Ability to repair tires and tire tubes.
• Ability to evaluate tires to determine the need for recapping.
• Ability to mount and dismount tires.
• Ability to safely and properly inflate tires.  
• Ability to balance tires.
• Ability to change tires in the shop and in the field.
• Ability to operate job-related equipment, such as a wheel balancer machine, tire changing machine, tire spreader, tire inflation safety cage, impact wrench, floor jack, tire bar, bead seater, hydraulic air jack, air chuck, and inflator machine.
• Ability to safely and correctly brand tires.
• Ability to safely operate and drive all department vehicles and heavy equipment, such as passenger cars, light trucks, heavy trucks, and forklifts.
• Ability to proficiently operate electronic equipment including a computer, telephone and other mobile devices.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Interpersonal skills to positively interact with all staff levels within the organization and the public.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one's own. 
• Verbal communication skills to share information clearly.
• Customer service skills, tact, and diplomacy to serve customers from all backgrounds professionally.  

Critical Thinking and Judgment

• Ability to think critically and analytically to solve job-related problems.
• Ability to use sound judgment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal directions relating to work procedures.
• Ability to represent the department honestly and ethically and provide responsible stewardship of City of Milwaukee equipment and resources.
• Ability to work well independently.

The current starting salary (Pay Range 7BN) is $52,637 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $54,743. Appointment will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Salary Ordinance.

Employees will receive an additional 3% incentive for special assignments and an additional 5% incentive for lead work.

BENEFITS 

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit https://city.milwaukee.gov/der/benefits.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job-related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience, and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the City's needs are met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative dates or times for the selection process. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• Applications can be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.