Vulcanizer & Wheel Balancing Technician

Purpose of Job

• Responsible for ensuring that Pool Vehicles, loaders and heavy equipment tyres maintenance are done in safe conditions by conducting routine checks and scheduling needed repairs.

Responsibilities

• Receives and executes vulcanizing tasks according to the instructions of his supervisor.
• Provides feedback on the status of the task to the his supervisor.
• Makes requisitions and takes delivery of materials and spare parts used for vulcanizing activities.
• Implements measures to avoid damage to vulcanizing material.
• To carry out daily / periodical / preventive / breakdown maintenance with respect to tyres of vehicles in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines / recommendations / safe operating procedures to ensure optimum utilization and availability.
• Visual inspect vehicles and equipment.
• Seal punctures in tubeless tires.
• Wheel balancing and Alignment.
• To maintain both daily check sheet & tyre consumption reports according to supervisor’s requirements.
• To ensure proper housekeeping during and after completion of jobs.
• Proper handling of tools provided them & to ensure proper usage.
• Should have a valid driver’s license; should know the operation of forklift and tyre handling devices.
• To suggest and implement the recent/latest maintenance practices with regards to tyres.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an SSCE / GCE / NECO / NABTEC qualification with at least 5 years work experience.
• Knowledge of proper use of equipment and materials to perform his duties.
• Trade test-1, 2 & 3 in vulcanizing in heavy - duty equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of LMV & HEMM tyres.

Salary and Benefits

• Leave allowance.
• HMO & Pension.