HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK TYRE FITTER
HRI Business Solutions
Benoni, Gauteng
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Job description
Job Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and reliable Heavy-Duty Truck Tyre Fitter to join their team in Benoni. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience fitting, removing, repairing and maintaining tyres on heavy-duty trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles.
The ideal candidate will be technically skilled, safety-conscious and capable of working independently in a busy workshop environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Fit, remove, replace and repair heavy-duty truck and trailer tyres.
- Inspect tyres for wear, damage, punctures and defects.
- Perform tyre repairs, including puncture repairs where safe and appropriate.
- Check and maintain correct tyre pressures.
- Carry out tyre rotations and wheel changes.
- Identify irregular tyre wear and report potential mechanical issues.
- Safely operate tyre-fitting equipment, jacks, compressors and other workshop tools.
- Ensure correct wheel fitment and tightening procedures.
- Assist with emergency tyre replacements and roadside breakdowns when required.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Adhere to all occupational health and safety procedures.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 2–3 years' practical experience fitting heavy-duty truck tyres.
- Proven experience working with commercial trucks, trailers and heavy-duty vehicles.
- Sound knowledge of truck tyre sizes, types, pressures and fitting procedures.
- Experience using heavy-duty tyre-fitting tools and equipment.
- Ability to identify tyre damage and assess repairability.
- Physically fit and capable of performing demanding manual work.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to work overtime or attend breakdowns when required.
- Valid driver's licence advantageous.
- Relevant tyre-fitting certification or training advantageous.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical and practical skills.
- Attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Good problem-solving abilities.
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
Application
Candidates must have previous hands-on experience with heavy-duty truck tyres. Experience limited to passenger vehicle tyres will not be sufficient.
Interested applicants should submit an updated CV detailing their relevant truck tyre-fitting experience. Should you not be contacted within two weeks of your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful.
Pay: R6 000,00 - R8 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
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