Automotive General Service Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Round Rock, TX

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About The Position

The General Service Technician supports the store by performing essential vehicle maintenance services, completing inspections, maintaining a clean and organized shop, and learning foundational automotive skills. This entry-level, hands-on role is suited to a dependable, mechanically inclined person who is eager to learn. Duties include oil changes, tire services, basic maintenance, and Digital Vehicle Inspections, with opportunities to learn from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders. The role provides a foundation for a longer-term automotive career.

Requirements

Reliability, a safety-focused approach, mechanical inclination, willingness to learn, and readiness to build foundational shop skills.
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 18 years of age or older.

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 it 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 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 the proper 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 PPE, comply with environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and report hazards or unsafe equipment to a supervisor.
Work collaboratively 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.
Adhere to Sun Auto's core values and company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.