Automotive Mechanic

Overview

Colony Tire Corporation is seeking a full-time Automotive Mechanic to join our team. The role offers competitive, unlimited pay and a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Profit Sharing, paid holidays, vacation time, company-paid life insurance, and short-term disability.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures to inspect tires, wheels and vehicles before and after service
• Document work performed accurately and according to company policy
• Raise vehicles using hydraulic jacks and / or automotive lifts
• Unbolt and re-bolt wheels from / to vehicles, using torque wrenches, lug wrenches and other hand and power tools. Mount and dismount tires onto wheels
• Identify and inflate tires in accordance with manufacturer's specifications
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels. Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels
• Replace valve stems
• Repair tires in accordance with industry guidelines
• Rotate tires on vehicles in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
• Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes and lubrications
• Pull vehicles in and out of shop safely
• Evaluate vehicles and / or their components and systems by accepted diagnostic methods which may include test driving vehicles; using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, computerized diagnostic devices, and experience
• Repair, reline, replace and adjust brakes
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brakes, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas
• Confer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems, and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirements
• Troubleshoot, diagnose problems with, and make repairs to minor electrical systems
• Examine vehicles, compile estimates of repair costs, and secure customers' approval to perform repairs
• Repair or replace defective ball joints, wheel bearings or other suspension components
• Complete State Inspections according to the outlined procedures
• Repair and service air conditioning, heating, and engine-cooling systems
• Repair, replace, or adjust defective fuel injectors, carburetor parts, gasoline filters
• Repair, service, or replace transmission and / or parts and drive train components
• Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes
• Disassemble, repair, and rebuild faulty assemblies such as steering systems, and linkages
• Complete front-end alignments and suspension system service

Qualifications / Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Work Styles

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level is usually loud. The environment may be unconditioned seasonally. Employees frequently work with dirty and greasy parts and in awkward positions. The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, and may frequently lift and / or move more than 100 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception. Minor workplace injuries are possible if safe practices are not followed.

Education

High school or equivalency, and / or related experience is preferred but not required.

Employment type

Seniority level

Industries

EEO Policy

Colony Tire Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. The company maintains a policy against harassment and complies with applicable anti-discrimination laws.

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