HD Mechanic

HD Mechanic

Colony Tire located in Summerville, SC is currently seeking a full-time HD Mechanic to join our team! Our mechanics work for competitive, unlimited pay. Full benefit package offered including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) + company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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 CDL driver's license.

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

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.
• Execute precision alignment tasks for heavy-duty equipment and powertrain systems, including but not limited to wheel alignment, axle alignment, and drivetrain adjustments.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and equipment to identify alignment issues and potential mechanical problems, conducting thorough inspections and analyses.
• Calibrate and adjust alignment systems according to manufacturer specifications and industry standards, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance on alignment equipment, ensuring tools and machines are in proper working condition.
• Maintain detailed records of alignment procedures, diagnostic results, and maintenance activities for compliance and reference.
• Communicate effectively with customers to explain alignment issues, recommend repairs, and solutions, ensuring a clear understanding of the work performed.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment and mitigate risks associated with alignment tasks.

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.

Work 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 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 vision 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colony Tire Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

We also prohibit harassment of any kind and are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.