Tire Service Operator
About the role
Belize Sugar Industries Limited (part of ASR Group) is hiring a Tire Service Operator at Tower Hill, Orange Walk. The operator inspects, repairs, maintains and replaces tires on company vehicles, heavy equipment, trailers and mobile machinery, including mounting, balancing, puncture repair and vulcanizing.
Responsibilities
- Inspect tires for wear, damage, punctures, cuts and alignment issues
- Check tread depth and air pressure regularly
- Carry out puncture repairs and hot and cold vulcanizing of tires and tubes
- Remove, install, mount and demount tires on light vehicles, trucks, trailers, tractors, loaders and heavy equipment
- Maintain tire inventory and report shortages
- Keep the work area clean and follow safety and PPE procedures when handling heavy tires and pressurized equipment
Requirements
- High school diploma in vocational or technical studies
- 1–3 years of experience in tire repair and maintenance
- Basic understanding of fleet maintenance
- Knowledge of tire construction and repair techniques, including vulcanizing equipment
- Physical stamina to lift heavy tires
- Attention to detail, commitment to safety and ability to work in a team under pressure
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with heavy equipment and truck tires