Purpose of the Job

Drive to various sites and carry out routine tyre maintenance, including tyre breakdowns & tyre surveys for the Value fleet of vehicles.

Roles & Responsibility 

Stock

• Ensure Tyre stock is locked and secured at all times
• Assist with investigation and report discrepancies daily
• Assist with monthly cycle counts.

Tyre Surveys 

• Drive to sites where required
• Prioritise vehicle Tyre survey and maintenance by working of the fleet list provided by your supervisor
• Conduct daily Tyre surveys on the Intersect Tyre management software provided, use manual documentation when the system is offline
• Ensure that accurate information is captured on Tyre surveys IE, Brand numbers, Wheel positions, Tyre pressure, and Tread depth readings
• Ensure all vehicles are surveyed, and Tyre pressures are maintained and corrected once a month
• Ensure that Spare wheels are also surveyed, and report back to the supervisor on missing spare wheels
• Spray spare wheel rims with red paint for easy Identification of spare
• Ensure that all wheel nuts are torqued and wheel nut securing indicators are fitted
• Fit wheel nut indicators were missing
• Take photos of scrap Tyres and submit them to the Supervisor
• Engage with your supervisor in relation to vehicles surveyed, Tyre problems identified, and vehicles still required to be surveyed as well as daily productivity

Branding of Tyres 

• Report back to supervisor on tyres that do not have brand numbers
• Brand tyres as per the listing provided

Tyre Replacement  

• Identify and replace smooth tyres, punctures and damaged tyres as per SOP
• Ensure that the Tyre change slips are completed accurately and timelessly
• Submit Tyre change slips daily to your supervisor.

Tyre Rotations

• Ensure tyres are rotated as per the matching tread
• Ensure that the Tyre change slips are completed accurately and timelessly
• Submit Tyre change slips daily to your supervisor.

Breakdowns

• Ensure that the breakdown support vehicle is loaded with the correct size and quantity of tyres needed for the said breakdown
• Drive to the site and ensure breakdowns relating to tyres are attended to promptly
• Ensure that breakdowns are handled with priority and urgency while still abiding by the regulations governed by our driving rules in South Africa
• Ensure that the breakdown report and change slips for tyres removed and fitted are completed
• Take damaged or punctured tyres back to the depot and ensure the tyres and change slips are handed over to your supervisor

Company Equipment & Assets 

• Keep Tyre maintenance tablets locked away, in a safe place when not in use and at the end of your shift
• Vehicle checklists must be conducted daily and submitted to your supervisor for filing
• Ensure that Vehicles are parked and locked when not in use
• Ensure vehicle keys are handed to your supervisor and locked away in a safe after every shift
• Report all accidents and damages to your vehicle to your supervisor
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are always in working order
• Submit Tyre Bay tool checklist weekly to your supervisor
• Report defective tools to your supervisor

Housekeeping 

• Always keep the work area and company vehicle clean and tidy

Health & Safety 

• Work involves looking after you and your colleague’s health and safety. It also involves working with dangerous goods
• Ensure that all safety rules and regulations are conformed too
• Ensure the correct PPE is used at all times
• Report health and safety issues and near misses to your supervisor Immediately.

General

• Ensure that you adhere to all company procedures and policies in respect of SOPs and Training, HR Policies, POPIA Policies, Dress Code, Smoking and Attendance
• Also needs to assist with any other company requirements
• Weekend work may be required from time to time.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Code B driver’s license
• 1-2 years of heavy-duty tyre experience
• Physically able to lift heavy objects