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 and tire services, completes inspections and repair-order documentation, maintains a clean and organized shop, and develops foundational automotive skills while learning from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders. The role is intended to support future growth into more advanced technical or field positions. The position is based in an automotive shop environment with exposure to moderate-to-loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and potentially extreme heat or cold. The technician works with customers and shop teammates and may transport customers or pick up parts and supplies using company or customer vehicles as directed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
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 old.
- Ability to stand for up to eight hours per day and walk to access various areas of 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 refocus; ability to 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.
- 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 PPE, 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 assigned duties.
- 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
