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Colony Tire Corporation

Automotive Mechanic

Colony Tire Corporation, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834

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Overview 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, 401(k) + Profit Sharing, paid holidays, vacation time, company paid life insurance, and short-term disability.

Summary Employee will be required to perform tire and auto-related service as well as other duties as assigned by the manager.

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 accepted guidelines

Rotate tires on vehicles in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations

Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as but not limited to 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 and using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, computerized diagnostic devices

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 joint suspensions, 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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems

Operation Monitoring – watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

Extent Flexibility – the ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs

Static Strength – the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects

Knowledge of commonly used tools – Ability to recognize and use a variety of tools, including but not limited to power tools, hand tools

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, and/or Equipment – Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment

Performing General Physical Activities – Performing physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material – Inspecting to identify causes of errors or defects

Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and choosing best solutions

Complex Problem Solving – Identifying problems and evaluating options to implement solutions

Hearing sensitivity – Ability to detect or tell differences between sounds

Work Styles

Attention to Detail

Dependability

Cooperation

Independence

Integrity

Stress Tolerance

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 conditioned/heated seasonally. Employees frequently work with dirty and greasy parts and in awkward positions. The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or 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, and/or related experience is preferred but not required.

Apply at https://colonytire.com/careers/

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EOE: Minorities/women/protected veterans/individuals 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, or veteran status 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 Tire’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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