Shop Assistant Tire Trainee

Ag Partners Cooperative Inc•Seneca, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shop Assistant Tire Trainee is an entry-level position designed for minor employees to gain hands-on experience in an automotive tire and service environment. This role focuses on shop organization, cleanliness, basic tire knowledge, and supervised apprentice-level tasks. All duties are performed in compliance with federal and state child labor laws and under appropriate supervision.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have basic computer operation experience.
Reliable attendance and positive attitude.
Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Driver’s License Required.
The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be able to think quickly and perform a mental assessment of workplace hazards, take appropriate precautions, and choose appropriate PPE as dictated by need, regulation, and labeling.

Responsibilities

Sweep and clean shop and office floors
Empty shop and office trash receptacles
Clean tire machines and shop equipment of dirt and debris (no servicing or repair)
Dispose of used tires in the designated outdoor tire storage area
Organize and stage new tires in their proper storage locations
Stock front-office product shelves and put inventory away
Perform basic exterior maintenance, including mowing grass when needed
Learn basic tire sizes and tire types
Learn fundamentals of light-duty tire repair (passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks only)
Assist with removing and installing tires off the vehicle
Operate power-driven tire machines to mount and dismount light-duty tires only
Practice proper flat-repair methods and workmanship standards
Learn the basics of performing an oil change (limited to non-hazardous aspects)
Learn basic tire rotation procedures and tire wear patterns
Learn basic customer invoicing and point-of-sale computer system functions
Effectively communicating by verbal and written means with customers, employees, and management.
Adherence to safety policies.
Promoting and adhering to the company Core Values of honesty, integrity & teamwork.
Adhering to cooperative credit policy.
Securing facilities and equipment when closing.
Promptly and regularly report to work and work overtime hours as needed.
Present a clean and professional appearance.
Employee is required to perform all other duties as directed.