Automotive General Service Technician
About The Position
The General Service Technician is an entry-level, hands-on automotive shop role supporting store operations through vehicle maintenance, inspections, documentation, and shop upkeep. The technician performs services such as oil changes, tire work, and basic maintenance; completes Digital Vehicle Inspections; and learns foundational automotive skills while working with experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders. The role is intended to support development toward more advanced technical or field positions. The position is located in Slaughter, Texas, is full-time, and pays $15.00 to $20.00 per hour. The work takes place in an automotive shop with exposure to noise, dust, exhaust, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. A flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, is required.
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 18 years of age or older.
- Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and walk throughout the building.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly, with full range of motion in arms and hands.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently.
- Vision sufficient to detect color and depth and to refocus; use safety goggles or other PPE as required.
- Ability to communicate with customers, service advisors, managers, and shop teammates.
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 the proper store channels.
- Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections, where applicable, ethically and in line 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 in the Employee Handbook.
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
