Auto Service Technician

Colony Tire Corporation; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) + Profit Sharing

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

A leading automotive service company in Suffolk, Virginia is seeking a full-time Automotive Service Technician. This role involves performing essential tire and auto-related services while providing excellent customer service. Candidates will benefit from competitive pay and a full package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with profit sharing. Experience in automotive repair is preferred but not required. The working environment includes exposure to mechanical parts and requires physical strength.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to recognize and use a variety of tools including power tools.
• Experience performing routine and scheduled maintenance services.

Responsibilities

• Perform tire and auto-related service tasks as assigned by the manager.
• Diagnose and repair automotive issues including engines and transmissions.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing questions or concerns.
• Replace wheels and mount/dismount tires.
• Perform routine maintenance such as oil changes.
• Road test vehicles as directed by management.
• Communicate with supervisors and service advisors regarding repairs.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Operating vehicles

Attention to detail

Time Management

Physical Strength

Tool Knowledge

Vehicle Operation

Diagnostics

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Education

High school or equivalency

Tools

Pneumatic wrenches

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Colony Tire is currently seeking a full-time Automotive 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) + 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.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities (Base)

• 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.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities (Retail Service)

• Perform routine vehicle maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, and brake inspections.
• Diagnose and repair automotive issues including, but not limited to, engines, transmissions, suspension, and electrical systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify and troubleshoot mechanical problems accurately.
• Provide customers with accurate service recommendations based on diagnostics and inspections.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently and meets safety standards and Colony Tire’s quality expectations.
• Maintain clean and organized workspaces, adhering to Colony Tire’s safety and cleanliness protocols.
• Communicate effectively with service advisors and other team members regarding repairs, parts needs, and any additional service recommendations.
• Follow up on repair orders and maintain detailed service records.
• Stay up to date with new automotive technology, service procedures, and manufacturer specifications.
• Provide excellent customer service, addressing any questions or concerns in a professional manner.

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 time.
• Extent 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 use a variety of tools, including but not limited to power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, machine tools, such as lathes and grinding machines, jack and 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 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.

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.

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.

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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.