Tire Dismounter/Breaker Jobs

As a part of our continued growth, we are looking for dedicated and passionate Tireman-Dismantling to join LKQ!The primary responsibility of this role is to ensure the appropriate tires are in stock and available for the customer purchases, while monitoring inventory system accuracy. If you are looking for a fantastic career with great benefits and opportunity for growth, LKQ is for you!

Essential Job Duties:

• Demonstrate the aptitude to understand when to repair or replace the tires, wheels, and other parts and clearly define all work performed to customers.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and materials are safely handled.
• Recognize acceptable and defective tires and wheels and mark as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Proficiently use the required equipment for tires such as the balancer, mounting equipment other applicable equipment including maintaining such equipment.
• Abide by the Company Policies such as attendance, safety, processes, teamwork, training, etc.

Education & Experience: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Background in either body repair, mechanical, or previous dismantling experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Complete set of tools as needed to carry out duties. Must possess the ability to follow instructions and to accept constructive feedback. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, co-workers, and the public. Must be a self-motivated, hard-working, and dependable person. Must be a safety conscious person. Must possess the ability to be adaptable and willing to perform duties beyond normal duties.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment: Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is subject to intense physical labor, repetitive lifting. Must be able to lift at least 50-75 lbs.

LKQ offers competitive pay and a very generous Benefits package that includes:

401k Plan with generous employer match, Insurance Plans for (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability), Paid Time-Off, Paid Holiday and Tuition Reimbursement program

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts as well as an office environment. Should be able to tolerate high and low temperature levels and occasional inclement driving conditions. Must have high energy level, and the ability to work under pressure. This position requires individuals to occasionally be on their feet except when operating machinery, or performing supervisory responsibilities. Experience with forklift, order selector, pallet jack, and pull cart is preferred.