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Tire Repairers and Changers
Description
Repair and replace tires.
Common Tasks
- Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly.
- Assist mechanics and perform various mechanical duties, such as changing oil or checking and replacing batteries.
- Clean and tidy up the shop.
- Roll new rubber treads, known as camelbacks, over tire casings and mold the semi-raw rubber treads onto the buffed casings.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $13.62 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $9.32 and $26.19 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $28,327.78 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $19,387.49 and $54,481.17 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 850 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 9.4% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 930.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $10.00 with the median annual salary reaching $22,219.
