Key Responsibilities:

• removing old and damaged parts and cleaning surrounding areas on vehicles
• fitting batteries and installing accessories such as sunroofs, stereos and alarms
• removing damaged glass, trimming strips and rubber seals from window frames and mountings on motor vehicles, positioning new windscreens and glass windows on frames and attaching and sealing them
• inspecting, removing and repairing muffler mountings, and fitting new mufflers, extractors and exhaust pipes
• removing radiators from vehicles and cleaning and repairing them
• installing new or repaired radiators into vehicles and repairing and replacing other units in the cooling system such as thermostats, head gaskets and water pumps
• inspecting tyres to determine which repair action to implement and repairing punctures in tubes and tubeless tyres
• operating air driven equipment to remove and refit tyres and tubes on vehicles
• balancing wheels and tyres using static and electronic equipment.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements:

• In Australia: AQF Certificate II or III qualification in Tyre Fitting, Automotive or a relevant field (ANZSCO Skill Level 4).
• Overseas qualifications in Tyre Fitting or a relevant automotive trade may also be considered.
• At least one year of relevant work experience in tyre fitting, tyre servicing or a similar automotive role may substitute for the formal qualification.
• Relevant practical experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to formal qualifications.