Richard Wilson
Oklahoma City
Summary
Lead Tire Technician experienced in tire installation, rotation, balancing, and repair. Achieved increased productivity through effective workflow implementation and strong leadership abilities. Focused on maintaining a safe work environment while ensuring customer satisfaction and seamless operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire Technician
Sam's Club
Oklahoma City
08.2006 - 06.2026
- Mounted and balanced tires on various vehicle types.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Replaced damaged or worn tires using appropriate tools.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
- Assisted customers in selecting suitable tire options and services.
- Provided recommendations for tire maintenance and care to customers.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Inspected tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Operated tire-changing machines and wheel balancers effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to ensure safety.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
Education
Forther High School
New Orleans, LASkills
- Tire inspection
- Wheel balancing
- Tire mounting
- Tire rotation
- Equipment operation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Problem solving
- Customer assistance
Timeline
Tire Technician
Sam's Club
08.2006 - 06.2026
Forther High School