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Hy-Vee Food Stores Full -Time Tire Technician in Chariton, Iowa
At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.
Job Description:
Job Title: Tire Person
Department: TrafficFLSA: Non-Exempt
General Function:
Installs, balances, and repairs tires. Sets alignment on tractors and trailers. Works with recappers to get tires capped. Maintains tire inventory. Responsible for furnishing own small hand tools.
Core Competencies:
Partnerships
Growth mindset
Results oriented
Customer focused
Professionalism
Reporting Relations:
Accountable and Reports to: Director, Truck Shop Assistant Truck Shop Manager
Positions that Report to you: None
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Installs balances and repairs tires using highly technological equipment.
Sets alignment on tractors and trailers using highly technological equipment.
Performs as a mechanic installing shock absorbers and replacement of bushings and kingpins as well as other repairs as needed.
Maintains tire inventory with tires that are installation ready at all times.
Maintains accurate record of work performed and parts used.
Works with recappers to get tires capped.
Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
Responds to service calls out of town to do tire repairs.
Assists mechanics as needed on daily basis.
Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
Must have the ability to solve practical problems; variety of variables with limited standardization; and interpret instructions.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers.
Must have the ability to copy data from one record to another; interview to obtain basic information; write identifying information; and request supplies verbally or in writing.
Education and Experience:
High school or equivalent experience.
Training on vehicle alignment system helpful.
Valid CDL license required.
Zero to one year of similar or related work experience.
Supervisory Responsibility (Direct Reports):
None
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to do very heavy work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual requirements include clarity of vision at distance of less than 20 inches and up to 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities:
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Working Conditions:
The duties of this position are normally performed in a repair shop setting. There is exposure to diesel smoke, dirt, grease, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents, and electrical shock. There is significant pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks in a day. Occasional travel and overtime is required. Must provide own small hand tools.
Equipment Used to Perform Job:
Telephone, alignment machine, balancer, forklift, torch, computer, and service vehicle.
Financial Responsibility:
None
Contacts:
Has occasional contact with others internally.
Confidentiality:
None
Are you ready to smile, apply today.