Automotive Mechanic

Job Title Automotive Mechanic Colony Tire is currently seeking a full time Automotive Mechanic to join our team Our mechanics work for competitive unlimited pay Full benefit package offered including Medical Dental Vision 401k Profit Sharing paid holidays vacation time company paid life insurance and short term disability Previous experience required Mechanic must be able to diagnose and repair simple and complex automotive issues and perform routine maintenance on passenger vehicles as well as heavy equipment Must hold a valid drivers license Summary Employee will be required to perform tire and auto related service as well as other duties as assigned by the manager Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies and or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Essential Tasks and Responsibilities; include but not limited to Follow established procedures to inspect tires wheels and vehicles before and after serviceDocument work performed accurately and according to company policyRaise vehicles using hydraulic jacks andor automotive liftsUnbolt and re bolt wheels fromto vehicles using torque wrenches lug wrenches and other hand and power tools Mount and dismount tires onto wheelsIdentify and inflate tires in accordance with manufacturers specificationsPlace wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheelsReplace valve stemsRepair tires in accordance with industry accepted guidelinesRotate tires on vehicles in accordance with manufacturers recommendationsPerform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as but not limited to oil changes and lubricationsPull vehicles in and out of shop safelyEvaluate vehicles andor their components and systems by accepted diagnostic methods which may include any or all of the following; test driving vehicles; using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers compression gauges computerized diagnostic devices and their experienceRepair reline replace and adjust brakesFollow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined including belts hoses steering systems spark plugs brakes wheel bearings and other potentially troublesome areasConfer with customers to obtain descriptions of vehicle problems and to discuss work to be performed and future repair requirementsTroubleshoot diagnose problems with and make repairs to minor electrical systemsExamine vehicles compile estimates of repair costs and secure customers approval to perform repairsRepair or replace defective ball joint suspensions wheel bearings or other suspension componentsComplete State Inspections according to the outlined proceduresRepair and service air conditioning heating and engine cooling systemsRepair replace or adjust defective fuel injectors carburetor parts gasoline filtersRepair service or replace transmission andor parts and drive train componentsRemove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipesDisassemble repair and rebuild faulty assemblies such as steering systems and linkagesComplete front end alignments and suspension system serviceKnowledge Skills and Abilities Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs uses repair and maintenanceOperation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systemsOperation Monitoring watching gauges dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properlyExtent Flexibility the ability to bend stretch twist or reach with your body arms andor legsStatic Strength the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift push pull or carry objectsKnowledge of commonly used tools Ability to recognize and use a variety of tools including but not limited to power tools such as pneumatic wrenches machine tools such as lathes and grinning machines jack sand hoists and common hand toolsOperating Vehicles Mechanized Devices andor Equipment Running maneuvering navigating or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts or passenger vehiclesPerforming General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling of materialsInspecting Equipment Structures or Material Inspecting equipment structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defectsMaking Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problemsComplex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutionsHearing sensitivity The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudnessWork Styles Attention to Detail Job requires close attention to detail and thorough in completing assigned tasksDependability Job requires being reliable and responsible as well as fulfilling obligationsCooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good natured cooperative attitudeIndependence Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things doneIntegrity Job requires treating people with respect keeping commitments working ethically and upholding organizational valuesStress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situationsWork Environment While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions The noise level in the work environment is usually loud The environment may or may not be air conditionedheated seasonally Employees frequently work with dirty and greasy parts and in awkward positions The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds frequently lift andor move more than 100 pounds Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus As a result minor workplace injuries are not uncommon but employees usually can avoid serious accidents if safe practices are observed Education High school or equivalency andor related experience is preferred but not required VEVRAA CONTRACTORSUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTING PRIORITY REFERRAL OF PROTECTED VETERANS EOE Minoritieswomenprotected veteransindividuals with disabilities EEO Policy Statement Colony Tire Corporation provides equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws Colony Tire Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training Colony Tire Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status Improper interference with the ability of Colony Tires employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated View the EEO is The Law Poster httpwwwdolgovofccpregscomplianceposterspdfeeopostpdf