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Colony Tire Corporation

Automotive Mechanic

Colony Tire Corporation, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012

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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. 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 driver’s 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 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 any or all of the following; test driving vehicles; using equipment such as infrared engine analyzers, compression gauges, computerized diagnostic devices, and their 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 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, such as pneumatic wrenches, machine tools, such as lathes and grinning machines, jack sand hoists, and common hand tools

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

Performing 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 materials

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material – Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects

Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems

Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Hearing sensitivity – The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness

Work Styles

Attention to Detail – Job requires close attention to detail and thorough in completing assigned tasks

Dependability – Job requires being reliable and responsible, as well as fulfilling obligations

Cooperation – Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude

Independence – Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done

Integrity – Job requires treating people with respect, keeping commitments, working ethically and upholding organizational values.

Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations

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

EEO Statement VEVRAA CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTING PRIORITY REFERRAL OF PROTECTED VETERANS

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, 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 Tire’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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