Shayne macgregor
mesachie lake,BC
Summary
Proficient tire technician with excellent customer relations and conflict management skills, as well as proven skills in working with different vehicle components. Familiar with performing quick and efficient work to meet challenging daily demands. Bringing several years of related experience and looking for a permanent role with room for advancement.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Tire Technician
ok tire, darling tire, Island Pacific logging
mesachie lake, BC
06.1989 - 06.2025
- Inspected tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation levels.
- Repaired punctures and balanced tire assemblies for optimal performance.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate tire types based on needs.
- Mounted and dismounted tires using specialized equipment and tools.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment for safety compliance.
- Communicated with team members to ensure efficient workflow processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on tire-changing equipment to ensure functionality.
- Educated customers on tire care and maintenance best practices.
- Performed tire rotations, mounts, and balancing on vehicles.
- Cleaned and maintained tire service bays to keep work areas organized.
- Performed minor repairs, such as valve stem replacements, on customer vehicles' tires.
- Balanced and mounted new tires for customers, providing detailed breakdowns of services performed.
- Used tools, parts and equipment to maintain and repair customer tires.
- Checked tire inflation pressure on a regular basis and adjusted air pressure if needed.
- Rotated tires and reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Balanced wheels using electronic machines to ensure even tire wear.
- Inspected tires for defects and wear, measured tread depth and determined need for replacement.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times, including disposing of used parts properly in accordance with safety regulations.
- Removed old tires from rims using specialized tools such as bead breakers and tire irons.
- Replaced worn tires with new ones of the same size and type.
- Changed and rotated tires for customers to provide safety and maximize customer service rankings.
- Repaired punctures in tubeless tires by patching or plugging holes with rubber materials.
- Adhered to all safety procedures when operating equipment such as lifts and hoists.
- Maintained inventory by loading and unloading tire shipments.
- Examined tire sidewalls for signs of damage or excessive wear due to improper alignment or overloading of vehicle.
- Diagnosed and repaired tire and rim issues.
- Provided advice to customers regarding proper maintenance of their vehicle's tires.
- Inspected and organized tire inventories while performing routine stock assessments.
- Identified and replaced worn tires and related components, optimizing safety.
- Collaborated with team members to fulfill sales and service requests.
- Cleaned wheel rims before installing new tires to ensure proper adhesion of new rubber.
- Delivered customer service by answering questions and explaining tire installation process.
- Planned work and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate types of tires based on their driving needs.
- Performed tire inspections using failure analysis guidelines and made recommendations to maximize cost-effectiveness.
- Upheld record accuracy by using work order reporting system.
- Demonstrated knowledge of products and services to properly present warranties, promotions and advertisements.
- Recorded information about each service performed in company database.
- Maintained clean and professional tire bay by merchandising tire displays and automotive products.
- Worked with portable devices to manage workflow and complete appointments.
- Led staff members in tracking of tire fatigue, pressure, tread depths and sidewall inspections on products.
- Verified accuracy of invoices prior to submitting them for payment processing.
- Maintained accurate records of all work performed in accordance with company standards.
- Managed safe vehicle raising and lowering using hydraulic jacks.
- Unbolted and removed wheels from vehicles with lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
- Completed tire rotations on diverse vehicle makes and models.
- Removed and remounted wheels onto different types of vehicles.
- Counterweighted rims with consistent commendation for quality and efficiency.
- Used rubber cement to glue tire patches over ruptures in tire casings.
- Drove to industrial sites to provide services or respond to emergency calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Cowichan Secondary School
Lake Cowichan, BC06-1988
Skills
- Tire inspection
- Tire repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Tire mounting
- Balancing wheels
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Sales assistance
- Workflow efficiency
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Hand tools proficiency
- Time tracking
- Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic jack usage
- Vehicle lifting
- Safety procedures
- Torque wrench operation
- Relationship building
- Power tool operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Physical stamina
- Clean driving record
- Teamwork
Affiliations
- I played almost all sports growing up and continue to still bowl and curl with adult leages.
I like working with others
- My last job i was on the safety comity. I was the shop steward. And was also on the camp comity. I like helping out they younger worker or the person that just has some questions.
Timeline
Tire Technician
ok tire, darling tire, Island Pacific logging
06.1989 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Lake Cowichan Secondary School