TYRE ATTENDANT – PERMANENT JOB OPPORTUNITY | UNITRANS PASSENGER
Unitrans Passenger is recruiting an experienced Tyre Attendant to join its Mega Express contract in Johannesburg/Pretoria, Gauteng. If you have experience in tyre maintenance, vehicle inspections, and workshop operations, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career with one of South Africa’s leading transport and logistics companies.
Position Details
- Job Title: Tyre Attendant
- Company: Unitrans Passenger
- Business Unit: Managed Contracts
- Contract: Mega Express
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Location: Johannesburg/Pretoria, Gauteng
- Reference Number: UNI260701-3
- Closing Date: 08 July 2026
Salary & Employee Benefits
Although the salary has not been disclosed, successful candidates can expect:
- Market-related remuneration
- Permanent employment with long-term career prospects
- Training and skills development
- Stable work environment
- Opportunity to work with one of South Africa’s leading transport companies
- Exposure to modern fleet maintenance operations
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent qualification
- Transport maintenance or technical mechanical training (advantageous)
- At least 3 years’ experience in a similar tyre fitting or tyre maintenance role
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proactive, reliable and safety-conscious attitude
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Key Responsibilities
As a Tyre Attendant, you will:
- Inspect tyres, rims, hubs, studs and wheel components for wear, cracks and damage
- Check tyre pressure according to manufacturer specifications
- Rotate tyres to extend tyre lifespan
- Repair punctures and perform roadside tyre repairs
- Remove and install vehicle wheels using hand and power tools
- Mount and remount tyres safely
- Prepare, clean and paint wheel rims
- Inspect tyre casings for defects
- Conduct monthly tyre tread (mm) audits
- Raise vehicles safely using hydraulic jacks
- Maintain weekly tyre stock levels
- Ensure safe storage of new tyres
- Dispose of scrap tyres and metal responsibly
- Assist mechanics with workshop maintenance when required
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe workshop
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate should have:
- Strong mechanical knowledge
- Experience working on commercial buses or heavy vehicles
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to identify tyre defects before they become safety risks
- Good physical fitness
- Commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Why Work for Unitrans?
Unitrans is one of South Africa’s leading transport and logistics companies, recognised for investing in its people, maintaining high safety standards, and providing employees with opportunities for long-term career growth and development.
Apply before: 08 July 2026.