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.