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Tire Repairers and Changers - 49-3093.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Repair and replace tires.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Alignment Technician
Lube Technician
Service Technician
Tire Buster
Tire Changer

Tire Installer
Tire Repairer
Tire Shop Mechanic
Tire Technician

SOC Occupation Groups

49-0000	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-3000	Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
49-3090	Miscellaneous Vehicle and Mobile Equipment Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
49-3093.00	Tire Repairers and Changers

Related Occupations

49-2092.00	Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
49-3021.00	Automotive Body and Related Repairers
49-3022.00	Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers
49-3023.00	Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
49-3031.00	Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
49-3043.00	Rail Car Repairers
49-3052.00	Motorcycle Mechanics
49-3053.00	Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics
49-3091.00	Bicycle Repairers Bright Outlook
51-9197.00	Tire Builders

Tasks

Apply rubber cement to buffed tire casings prior to vulcanization process.
Assist mechanics and perform various mechanical duties, such as changing oil or checking and replacing batteries.
Buff defective areas of inner tubes, using scrapers.
Clean and tidy up the shop.
Clean sides of whitewall tires.
Drive automobile or service trucks to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.
Glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings, using rubber cement.
Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
Inflate inner tubes and immerse them in water to locate leaks.
Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes or tears.
Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
Order replacements for tires or tubes.
Patch tubes with adhesive rubber patches or seal rubber patches to tubes, using hot vulcanizing plates.
Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding, or sandblasting.
Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
Reassemble tires onto wheels.
Remount wheels onto vehicles.
Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles, using hand tools.
Seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures, using hand tools.
Separate tubed tires from wheels, using rubber mallets and metal bars or mechanical tire changers.
Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.

Detailed Work Activities

Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
Clean work areas.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
Install vehicle parts or accessories.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
Reassemble equipment after repair.
Remove parts or components from vehicles.
Repair tires.
Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Aerospace Ground Equipment (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Ground Equipment Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Ground Equipment Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Ground Equipment Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Aerospace Ground Equipment Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-130/C-27J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-17 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-20/C-21/C-22/C-37/C-40/E-4/VC-25 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, C-5 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-130/C-27J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-17 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-20/C-21/C-22/C-37/C-40/E-4/VC-25 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Helper, C-5 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-130/C-27J (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-17 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-20/C-21/C-22/C-37/C-40/E-4/VC-25 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, C-5 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Automotive Maintenance Technician (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Basic Motor Transport Marine (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Apprentice, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Helper, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance Journeyman, Firefighting and Refueling Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance, Apprentice, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)/463L Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance, Helper, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)/463L Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance, Journeyman, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)/463L Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, Any C-135/E-3/E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, B-1 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, B-2 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, B-21 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, B-52 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, KC-10 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, KC-46 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, Any C-135/E-3/E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)

Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, B-1 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, B-2 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, B-21 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, B-52 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, KC-10 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Helper, KC-46 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, Any C-135/E-3/E-8 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, B-1 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, B-2 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, B-21 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, B-52 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, KC-10 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, KC-46 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, MQ-1/MQ-9 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Helper, MQ-1/MQ-9 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Helper, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, MQ-1/MQ-9 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, RQ-4 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Apprentice, F-22 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Apprentice, F-35 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Helper, F-22 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Helper, F-35 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Journeyman, F-22 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation) Journeyman, F-35 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, A-10/U-2 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, F-15 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, F-16 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Helper, A-10/U-2 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Helper, F-15 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Helper, F-16 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, A-10/U-2 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, F-15 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman, F-16 (Air Force - Enlisted)
Vehicle Management Manager (Air Force - Enlisted)
Vehicle Management Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Tire Repairer