Job Title:
Tire Specialist I

Location:
Suitland, MD, US

Organization Name:
Central Garage Services

Department Description:

Employees in this class are assigned to a mobile unit covering the maintenance of tires on buses, trucks and miscellaneous equipment at vehicle parking areas. Also performs emergency road service on tires. Work is arduous in nature and involves lifting and moving of heavy objects. General supervision is received from an Automotive Maintenance Foreman.

Brief Description:

This is a ACE/AFSCME, Local 2250 Position - Pay Table 200 - Grade 11

Hourly Range: $16.14 - $30.89(external candidates may not be placed above Step 6 $21.31 due to contractual requirements)

Closing Date: October 2, 2018

Detailed Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Assists in inspecting tires on vehicles for evidence of wear, damage, or under inflated;

Inflates or dismounts and replaces tires as necessary;

Properly matches tires when dual wheels are involved;

Repairs flats;

Performs static balancing of wheels and tires;

Makes road service calls to change tires;

Uses such tools and equipment as air compressor and air wrench, jacks, tire irons, safety chains, tire hammers, and tire lubricants;

Drives truck to locations where work is to be done, and to pick up or deliver tires as necessary;

Cleans and replaces tools and equipment;

Loads and unloads tires;

Assists in maintaining records of vehicles serviced and materials used;

May perform a variety of other assignments during inclement weather; and

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Some knowledge of tire sizes in relation to vehicle capacity and inspection laws as they apply to the condition of tires on motor vehicles;

Working knowledge of standard methods, tools, equipment, hazards and safety practices involved in tire maintenance activities;

Ability to recognize recaps from new tires;

Ability to follow oral and written instructions;

Ability to make arithmetical computations and tabulations;

Ability to properly care for compressed air equipment; and

Must be in excellent physical condition.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a standard high school diploma or GED and some experience as a helper in a garage or automotive service station; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator?s License (minimum of Class C, B or A preferred), with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle (see Prince George?s County Public Schools Bulletin P-1-88, dated July 21, 1987 and Administrative Procedure 4111, dated December 1, 2015).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Details:

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

How To Apply:

To submit an application online select apply.

Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the Employee Support Center & Substitute Services at 301-780-2191.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.



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