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What do they do?

Repair and replace tires.

Also known as:

Alignment Technician (Alignment Tech), Lube Technician (Lube Tech), Service Technician (Service Tech), Tire Alignment Technician (Tire Alignment Tech), Tire Changer, Tire Installer, Tire Mechanic, Tire Repairer, Tire Shop Mechanic, Tire Technician (Tire Tech), Truck Tire Service Operator

Typical Wages

Projected Growth Rate

Employment of Tire Repairers and Changers is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as average compared to all occupations.

Projected Employment in OH

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  • 5.3%

    Change

    Ranks #36 in job growth rate
    430

    Job Openings

    Ranks #13 in net job growth

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Education Level

Percent of workers in this field with these degrees:

  • High school diploma equivalent  (43%)
  • Less than high school diploma  (22%)
  • Some college, no degree  (19%)
  • Bachelor's degree  (8%)
  • Associate's degree  (6%)
  • Master's degree  (1%)
  • Doctorate or Professional Degree  (<1%)

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People in this career often know a lot about:

  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

People in this career often have talent in:

  • Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  • Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
  • Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
  • Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.

People in this career often do these activities:

  • Remove parts or components from vehicles.
  • Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Service vehicles to maintain functionality.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Reassemble equipment after repair.
  • Repair tires.
  • Install vehicle parts or accessories.
  • Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
  • Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
  • Smooth surfaces of objects or equipment.
  • Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
  • Clean work areas.
  • Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
  • Place materials into molds.
  • Adjust position of molds during processing.
  • Assemble tires.

This page includes data from:

O*NET OnLine Career data: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“USDOL/ETA”). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA

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