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Tire Repairers and Changers

Also called: Service Technician, Tire Changer, Tire Shop Mechanic, Tire Technician

What they do:

Repair and replace tires.

On the job, you would:
  • Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
  • Remount wheels onto vehicles.
  • Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
On the job, you'll need:

Engineering and Technology

  • mechanical

Business

  • customer service
  • management

Basic Skills

  • listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
  • talking to others

Problem Solving

  • noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Hand and Finger Use

  • hold or move items with your hands
  • keep your arm or hand steady

Controlled Movement

  • use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
  • quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat

Realistic

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Independence
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

  • Microsoft Outlook

Word processing software

  • Microsoft Word

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $34,240

Education

High school diploma/GED or no high school diploma/GED is usually needed.