Diesel Mechanic

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Job Opening : Diesel Mechanic (Full‑Time)

Colony Tire is currently seeking a full‑time Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Norfolk, VA! 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 working on heavy duty trucks, trailers, and diesel engines required. Mechanic must be able to diagnose and repair simple and complex automotive issues and perform routine maintenance. Employee will need to have their own tools. Must hold a valid driver’s license. Overtime is available.

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

• Follow established procedures to inspect vehicles before and after service.
• Document work performed accurately and according to company policy.
• Raise vehicles using hydraulic jacks and / or automotive lifts.
• Replace valve stems.
• 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

Work Styles

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 and Experience

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, 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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