DEPARTMENT OF SANITATION
Under supervision, the candidates will inspect, adjust, replace and repair tires, tubes, valves and related tire parts used on vehicles and equipment, both in the shop and on the road; they will evaluate damage and wear to wheels and to casings, tread, sidewalls of tires, inner tubes and related parts; replace and adjust related parts, including wheels rims and rings; make sectional repairs to tires, including cutting down, buffing, cementing and building up; operate tire molds of various sizes; remove and mount tires and wheels on trucks, passenger cars, other vehicles, and earth moving and other equipment; balance tires and wheels when appropriate; pick up, load, transport and unload tires and wheels; operate vehicles and equipment when necessary to perform duties. May also supervise assigned personnel and transmit orders to other personnel; as well as create and maintain reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of full-time satisfactory experience in the repair of tires, tubes, wheels and related parts, normally used on vehicles and other equipment, in a large repair shop or garage specializing in such work.
License Requirement
At the time of appointment, you must possess either:
1. A Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York; or
2. A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York and a Lerner’s Permit for a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York.
If you qualify under “2” above, your appointment will be subject to the receipt of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York within six months of appointment.
For all appointments, the Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York must have no restrictions that would preclude the performance of Rubber Tire Repairer work, and must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.