Tire Specialist - Government Jobs : Job Details

The City of Seattle is seeking an experienced Tire Professional to support a wide variety of essential equipment for the City of Seattle. The successful candidate will be ready and willing to work on whatever is in need - from a fire truck to a police car to a crane. Because an emergency can happen at any time, this position may require weekend and evening paid on-call duty flat tire support. You are encouraged to apply if you have any light or heavy-duty tire experience, additional training will be provided. After 6 months, you will be eligible for additional specialized training including an opportunity to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Because we count on you, you can count on us. The City of Seattle offers premium insurance benefits, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time. There are shift differential premiums paid for swing shifts, and additional paid weekend/evening on-call time. The Fleet Management team is proud to support the Seattle Fire, Police, DOT, City Light, Parks and Recreation, and other departments that make Seattle a great place to live. Come join us!

FAS is often the public's first interaction with the City of Seattle, operating as a customer-focused front door that assists with everything from paying utilities or reporting a pothole to requesting public information or even adopting a new pet. The 450-plus employees of FAS span across 10 divisions and work behind-the-scenes providing critical functions, like managing 120 City facilitiesincluding police and fire stationscoordinating logistics and emergency management and making sure minority-owned businesses can equitably compete for City contracts. FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness, and fairness for all employees.

• Perform mobile equipment breakdown support, such as jump starts and tire replacement
• Mount and dismount tires for light and heavy-duty equipment in the shop
• Shuttle and road test light and heavy-duty vehicles
• Participate in daily crew meetings to share information and assignments
• Clearly and completely write work order notes, accurately record time
• Complete assigned training to remain current with technology
• Participate in collaborative tasks and projects
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of experience including but not limited to:
• Tire replacement &/or repair
• Jump starts
• Preventative maintenance
• Valid Washington State Driver's License and Acceptable Driver's abstract
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a CDL
• The ability and/or experience to perform physically demanding tasks in all weather
• The ability to occasionally be on-call on assigned evenings, weekends, and holidays

Please review the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a CDL at

The most successful candidates will possess the following:

• CDL Class A or B endorsement
• Prior heavy-duty tire experience
• Heavy equipment operation experience &/or training
• General towing experience
• On-the-job experience running heavy equipment such as cranes, hydraulics, etc
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience using electronic work order management software, such as CDK or Fleet Anywhere
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• This position requires full-time onsite work.

Key dates:

Application review: 7/28/2025 You will hear from us by 7/30/2025 through email

Working Test & Interview: Saturday 8/9/2025

Results: 8/13/2025

Expected start date early October

This position is classified as a Civil Service, regular. It is Civil Service represented, FLSA non-exempt and is eligible for overtime. The full range for this step-progression position is $33.41 - $36.06 per hour.

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. You must submit the following items to be considered for this position no later than 4:00pm Pacific Time on the scheduled closed date.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state see my resume or see my personnel file are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

This job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Applicants must successfully pass a background check, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and will obtain your CDL medical card at the same time.

A current, FULL driving abstract from the Department of Licensing is required to be submitted upon offer of employment. Candidates with driving history that does not meet our current safety standards will be disqualified from consideration. Current City of Seattle Employees in a driving position may be required to submit an updated abstract.

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website.

This position is open to all current City employees that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

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