Automotive General Service Technician
About The Position
The General Service Technician is an entry-level, hands-on role supporting automotive shop operations and helping customers stay safely on the road. The technician performs essential vehicle maintenance and tire services, completes inspections and documentation, and keeps the shop and customer-facing areas clean and organized. The position offers paid training and development while building foundational skills for a long-term career in automotive service. The role works with experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders, accepts coaching, and participates in ongoing training. It may provide a pathway to Junior Technician, Automotive Technician, Senior Technician, Lead Technician, technical training, or field leadership roles. The work takes place in an automotive shop with exposure to noise, dust, exhaust, automotive products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes.
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 checking or replacing 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.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Paid training and hands-on development.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid time off.
- Employee discounts.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
