Auto Service Technician

Automotive Service TechnicianColony Tire is currently seeking a skilled full-time Automotive Retail Service Technician to join our team! Our technicians work for competitive pay in a fast-paced environment. Full benefit package offered; including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, vacation time, company paid life insurance, short-term disability + more!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.Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.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 lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.Mount and dismount tires onto wheels.Identify and inflate tires correctly for the size and ply.Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels. Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles.Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as but not limited to oil changes, and lubrications.Road test cars as directed by management.Pull vehicles in and out of shop safely.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.Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.Operation Monitoring- watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.Time Management - Managing one's own timeExtent Flexibility- the ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with you 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 used 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, 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 or 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.Work Styles:Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and 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.Education:High school or equivalency, and/or related experience is preferred but not required.Equal Opportunity EmployerColony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors 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.As a federal contractor, Colony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.We also prohibit harassment of any kind and are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.