Job Advert Summary
Unitrans Passenger is looking to employ an experience Tyre Attendant.
What unique contribution does this work make to the organisation?
Will regularly inspect components related to vehicle tires, for example, rims, hubs, studs and nuts to check for excessive wear or cracks, damage to the beads, performing periodic tests on the tires.
Minimum Requirements
Qualification: Grade 12 or grade equivalent to Grade 12 or Transport maintenance/professional technical training in mechanics
At least 3 years in the same or similar position
Knowledge of mandatory health and safety standards at work
Proactive, confident , assertive
Ability to work under pressure and deliver within working hours
Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring that tires used by vehicles, are in good condition for the road and will ensure the safety of vehicle users
Responsible for the appropriate and more ecological disposal of scrap metal and must repair and replace vehicle components related to tires, whether inner tubes, rims, wheels or others
Ensure that tires are inflated as specified by their manufacturers, you will stock tires weekly
Carrying out road repairs
Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles using hand tools
Seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into drilling, with hand tools
Separate tube tires from wheels using rubber hammers and metal bars or mechanical tire changers
Unscrew the vehicle's wheels and remove them, using tire irons and other hand and power tools
Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed
Clean rims and tires
Identify and inflate tires correctly for size and ply
Do Monthly mm Audits as per company policy
Inspect tire casings for defects such as punctures and tears
Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in water baths and watching for air bubbles
Prepare wheel rims for reassembly by scraping, cleaning and painting
Raise vehicles with hydraulic jacks
Remount the tires on the wheels
Reinstall the wheels on the vehicles
Check and safely store new tires and remove tires
Closing Date
2026/07/08