What do you call the person who repairs and installs tires on cars, trucks, and heavy vehicles? A tire technician.
Most tire technicians work at vehicle repair shops, tire stores, and automotive dealerships. The primary duties of a tire technician include installing, balancing, and repairing tires for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. They may also offer roadside assistance.
Finding and fixing flat or leaky tires is a service that is offered for free at many tire and auto repair shops.How much can tire technicians make?
According to the jobs listed on ZipRecruiter, tire technicians make anywhere from $20 to $28 per hour. That works out to more than $40K per year or more. The real opportunity for these jobs is to learn additional mechanic skills and get into management or even ownership.