Tyre Fitter
899415 · Heavy Next-day ready Career data Verified
Tyre technicians repair and fit tyres for all types of vehicles. They may advise customers on different types of tyres and check or adjust wheel alignment.
Most common salary $55k – $80k
Upper salary up to $99k
Training 0-1 year
Description
Fits, repairs and replaces tyres on motor vehicles.
Typical work tasks
- Inspects tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairs punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres; operates air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles; balances wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment.
Typical work environment
- Works indoors in tyre fitting bays or workshops in wholesale and retail outlets and garages.
- May work outside on roadsides or at certain workplaces involved in the repairing of large vehicles.
- Work areas will be noisy and dirty. Protective clothing including eye protection and gloves will be worn as necessary.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Medium to heavy physical demand
- Stands and walks constantly to pick up materials and supplies and to move between machines and vehicles.
- Stretches out, up and across occasionally to lift tyres into place and operate a variety of machines as part of the tyre fitting process.
- Bends frequently in order to carry out required fitting tasks and the lifting of tyres.
- Squats or crouches when inspecting or manoeuvring tyres into place.
- Twisting the body or neck will be required on an occasional basis.
- Lifts and carries frequently when handling tyres. Levering movements are also required. Tyre size will vary significantly and require lifting equipment (e.g. tractor tyres).
- Repetitive hand and arm movements will occasionally be required for some tasks.
- Driving is required on a frequent basis.
- Uses a range of specialised pneumatic, electronic and other machines and hand tools on a frequent basis.
- Mental skills include technical knowledge, machine operation and other practical and problem-solving skills.
Entry signal Reviewed
Enter via experience or on-the-job training; no mandatory pre-entry qualification. Flagged next-day ready.
Entry barrier Experience or on-job training
Licence / registration No licence required
ANZSCO skill level 4
Next-day ready Yes
How this was determined (model-generated): Tyre fitter — Level 2/3 or experience or OJT; no licence.
Entry Requirements
- A New Zealand Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or at least one year of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 4). In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
Further Comments
- There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.