Tucker Roberts
Lakeview,OR
Summary
Skilled early-career tire technician with hands-on experience in tire balancing, wheel alignment, brake repair, and preventive maintenance. Focused on safe, efficient shop operations and dependable customer service.
Overview
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1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire Technician
Les Schwab
Lakeview, Oregon
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Mounted and balanced tires using Les Schwab service equipment.
- Inspected tires, wheels, and valve stems for wear and damage.
- Assessed tire conditions to proactively identify and address potential issues., wheels, and valve stems for wear and damage.
- Fixed punctured tires and prepared wheels for reinstallation.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure to shop standards.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Monitored and adjusted tire inflation pressure to maintain optimal performance and safety.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Provided assistance to customers with tire service requests, ensuring satisfaction and efficient service.
- Employed specialized tools for tire maintenance and repair tasks., parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
Track Laborer/ Mechanic
Goose Lake Railway
Lakeview, Oregon
10.2024 - 02.2026
- Replaced railroad ties, spikes, and fasteners during routine track repairs.
- Inspected track surfaces for damage, wear, and alignment issues.
- Assisted with rail installation, removal, and cleanup on Goose Lake Railway projects.
- Operated hand tools for tamping, cutting, and fastening track components.
- Followed railway safety rules and protected work zones during maintenance tasks.
- Communicated with crew members to coordinate track repair and daily labor duties.
- Tamped ballast around the ties to provide support for the rails and maintain stability of the track structure.
- Repaired or replaced defective bolts, spikes, and anchors to ensure secure track structures and prevent operational failures.
- Identified broken rails to prevent potential derailments. by tapping them with a hammer or inspecting them visually.
- Provided assistance in emergency situations such as derailments or fires.
- Maintained detailed records of work activities to track hours and support project planning.
- Assisted in construction and maintenance of railroad track by laying and securing ties, aligning track panels, and tamping ballast for stability.
- Reshaped worn or damaged railroad switch points with portable power grinders.
- Lubricated machines, changed oil and filled hydraulic reservoirs to specified levels.
- Verified leveling indicator arms to align tracks.
- Serviced and repaired various vehicle components, including brakes and exhaust systems.
- Performed preventive maintenance services such as oil changes and tune-ups on cars and trucks.
- Assisted fellow mechanics when necessary during complex repairs.
- Repaired brakes, couplings, and moving parts on Goose Lake Railway equipment.
- Monitored shop equipment to maintain safe working condition.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Examined loose bolts and specified safety devices on vehicles and made adjustments.
- Align wheels using special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines.
- Removed old oil, replaced filters, and added the correct amount of fluids.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakeview Senior High School
Lakeview, OR06-2021
Skills
- Tire balancing
- Wheel alignment
- Brake repair
- Tire rotation
- Preventive maintenance services
- Tire pressure management
- Tire maintenance techniques
Certification
- DPSST Fire Fighter 1 Certified
Timeline
Tire Technician
Les Schwab
03.2026 - 05.2026
Track Laborer/ Mechanic
Goose Lake Railway
10.2024 - 02.2026
High School Diploma -
Lakeview Senior High School