Automotive General Service Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service • Georgetown, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Service Technician is an entry-level, hands-on automotive shop role supporting store operations through vehicle maintenance, inspections, and shop upkeep. The technician performs oil changes, tire services, basic maintenance, and Digital Vehicle Inspections while learning foundational skills from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders. The position is intended to help build skills for a long-term automotive career, with opportunities to progress into more advanced technical positions or other field roles.

The role is based in an automotive shop environment and requires attention to safety, accurate documentation, teamwork, and a willingness to learn. The technician may conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections where applicable, under appropriate supervision. The schedule is flexible and may include weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and willing to learn 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed