Tire Repairers and Changers
SOC Code: 49-3093 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Repair and replace tires.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Tire Repairers and Changers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $32,094 | $44,491 | $56,867 | $69,264 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $41,558 | $47,133 | $52,686 | $58,261 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $41,558 | $47,133 | $52,686 | $58,261 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $41,579 | $46,717 | $51,834 | $56,971 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $41,538 | $46,238 | $50,918 | $55,619 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $35,318 | $41,974 | $48,651 | $55,307 |
| Napa, CA | $42,536 | $46,717 | $50,918 | $55,099 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41,850 | $46,238 | $50,606 | $54,995 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $35,048 | $41,434 | $47,840 | $54,226 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $34,091 | $40,394 | $46,696 | $52,998 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 2.9 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Repairing | 2.9 | |
| Troubleshooting | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.0 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.6 |
| Administration and Management | 3.2 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.0 |
| English Language | 2.9 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.9 |
| Production and Processing | 2.8 |
| Transportation | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 41.0% |
| Less than high school | 27.3% |
| Some college | 26.4% |
| First professional degree (MD, JD) | 2.4% |
| Associate's degree | 2.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
- Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
- Remount wheels onto vehicles.
- Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles.
- Reassemble tires onto wheels.
- Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
- Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
- Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles, using hand tools.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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