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Description
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| Tyre
fitters remove, repair and fit tyres for all types of vehicles.
They may also advise customers on types of tyres, and check
and adjust the wheel alignment on vehicles. |
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| Alternative
Titles |
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• Tyre
Serviceperson
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Wheel Alignment Technician
• Tyre
Technician |
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| Tasks
and Duties |
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| Tyre
fitters may do some or all of the following:
• advise
customers on tyre problems, choosing tyres and costs
• drive
vehicles on to hoists or jacks
• change
or repair tyres and balance wheels
• align
wheels
• receive,
check and shelve new tyres
• test-drive
vehicles to diagnose problems and make sure problems have
been fixed
• perform
tyre sales work and take payments
• keep
the workshop clean and tidy
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| Personal
Requirements & Skills |
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| Tyre
fitters need to have practical skills and basic mechanical,
computer and maths skills. They also need to be able to
analyse and diagnose problems, and have good people skills
as they spend a lot of time dealing with the public. |
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| Knowledge |
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| Tyre
fitters need to know about the construction of tyres, different
types of tyres, vehicle parts and tyre fitting techniques.
They also need to know about Land Transport Safety Authority
regulations and safety standards. |
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| Personal
Qualities |
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| Tyre
fitters need to be reliable, efficient, accurate and hard
working. They also need to be good team members, enjoy dealing
with people and have an eye for detail. |
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| Physical
Requirements |
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Tyre fitters need to have a good level of fitness with a
strong back, and good hand-eye co-ordination. |
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| How
to Enter the Job /
Education |
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are no specific educational requirements to become a tyre
fitter, although School Certificate in English and maths
are helpful. |
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| Entry
Requirements |
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are no specific entry requirements to become a tyre fitter,
although it is useful to have a driver's licence. |
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| Useful
Experience |
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| Experience
working with vehicles, general mechanical work and customer
service work are useful to become a tyre fitter. |
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| Training
on the Job |
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| Some
employers may train you on the job to gain experience. Many
large tyre companies run their own staff training programmes. |
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| Working
Conditions / Work Places and Travel |
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| Tyre
fitters work in fitting bays and workshops. Some tyre fitters
work on trucks and tractors, and may visit trucking companies
or industry sites. They may also have to travel to attend
breakdowns. |
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| Equipment |
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| Tyre
fitters use the following equipment:
• tyre
fitting machines
• air-operated
tools such as tyre changers
• measuring
and testing equipment such as wheel balancers and wheel
alignment machines
• vehicle
hoists
• hand
and power tools
• protective
clothing
• computers
and cash registers
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| Workplace
Conditions |
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| Conditions
can be noisy and dirty, and tyre fitters can spend a lot
of time standing. |
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| Employment
Conditions / Hours |
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| Tyre
fitters usually work regular office hours. They may also
work evenings and weekends during busy periods and attend
emergency call-outs. |
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| Salary
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| Salary
varies, but most tyre fitters earn between $16,000 and $35,000
a year. |
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| Contact
with People |
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| Tyre
fitters work alone and in small teams. They have contact
with customers, suppliers and other automotive professionals. |
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