Shop Technician

We all depend on today’s farmers to feed the world. And they can only deliver on that promise if their equipment is moving in the field. As an organization, we are committed tokeeping farmers movingso they can fulfill their purpose to feed the world.

Values

• Customer-first mentality
• Achieve More Together
• Respect and Integrity

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for dismounting, mounting and balancing of all tires sold. Other duties include handling scrap or take off tires placing them neatly in storage area and many miscellaneous duties that you may be asked to do

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares tires for installation; mounts and demounts tires on rims; and fills tires to the proper air pressure.
• Inspects and tests tires to ensure conformance to standards.
• Examines and probes damaged, defective, or flat tires to determine the extent of damage and the feasibility of repair; and recommends the disposal of non-repairable tires.
• Repairs tube and tubeless tires by puncturing blisters, applying patches, replacing treads, removing nails, changing tubes, installing boots, etc.
• Buff defective areas of inner tubes, using scrapers.
• Separate tubed tires from wheels, using rubber mallets and metal bars or mechanical tire changers.
• Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
• Road tests vehicles after repairs are completed.
• Balances wheels and tire assemblies to minimize wear on tires; and rotates wheels at prescribed mileage intervals.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks on school division vehicle tires and related components.
• Operates and maintains diagnostic equipment, hand/power tools, tire changing machines, balancing equipment, and other specialized automotive tools and machinery.
• Practices safety methods in the operation of equipment and performance of duties.
• Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
• Inventories and ensures an adequate supply of tires and related parts; and requisitions/orders supplies as necessary.
• Clean and tidy up the shop.
• Clean work areas.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Multilimbed Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Service Orientated – Actively Looking for ways to help people.

COMPETENCIES:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
  Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
  Educates others on the value of diversity;
  Promotes a harassment-free environment;
  Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Manages competing demands;
  Changes approach or method to best fit the situation;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or…