Automotive General Service Technician
About The Position
The General Service Technician is an entry-level, hands-on role supporting an automotive service store. The technician performs essential vehicle maintenance, inspections, and shop upkeep while learning foundational automotive skills from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders. The role is suited to someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, safety-focused, and eager to learn and build an automotive career. The position is with Wilhelm Automotive, part of the Sun Auto Network, in Litchfield Park, Arizona. It offers full-time employment at $15.15 per hour and up, depending on experience. The work takes place in an automotive shop environment with exposure to noise, dust, exhaust, automotive products, and varying temperatures. The role includes a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed. Sun Auto describes its culture as values-driven, supportive, and focused on belonging, quality work, training, and career development. The role can provide a foundation for advancement to junior and more advanced technician roles, service associate positions, or other field roles.
Requirements
- Strong interest or desire to work in the automotive repair industry.
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic automotive maintenance and repair processes.
- Ability to follow written procedures, safety standards, and store processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, service advisors, and store leaders.
- Valid driver's license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Vocational or technical training school.
- General knowledge of under-hood, mechanical, and undercarriage assemblies.
- Previous shop, lube technician, tire technician, mechanical, customer service, or other hands-on work experience.
- State Inspector License in applicable locations, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire if required by the store.
Responsibilities
- Perform tire services, including mounting, dismounting, balancing, and rotations.
- Perform oil changes and basic maintenance, including servicing fluids, wipers, bulbs, batteries, and air and cabin filters.
- Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections and repair order documentation accurately and thoroughly.
- Identify safety-related issues and communicate findings through appropriate store channels.
- Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections, where applicable, ethically and in accordance with company and state guidelines under appropriate supervision.
- Keep customer vehicles, the shop, service area, showroom, restrooms, and outside areas clean and customer-ready.
- Transport customers and pick up parts, tires, and supplies using company or customer vehicles as directed.
- Follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, comply with environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and report hazards or unsafe equipment to a supervisor.
- Collaborate with technicians and service advisors, accept coaching, and participate in ongoing training and development.
- Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, and complete other duties as assigned.
- Follow Sun Auto's core values and company policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
Benefits
- Paid training and hands-on development.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Employee discounts.
- Career advancement opportunities, including growth toward Junior Automotive Technician, Automotive Technician, Senior Automotive Technician, Lead Automotive Technician, Service Associate, and other field roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
