Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Colony Tire is currently seeking a skilled, full-time Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Norfolk, VA. Our mechanics enjoy competitive hourly pay plus commission in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. As a 100% employee-owned company, we provide long-term career stability along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, vacation, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability and more.

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

Qualifications

• 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 drivers license.
• Overtime is available.