Automotive Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service • Gilbert, AZ

12d • $36,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sun Auto Tire & Service is hiring an Automotive Technician for Kerry's Automotive in Gilbert, Arizona. The technician diagnoses and repairs customer vehicles according to manufacturer and company standards, performs inspections and common maintenance and mechanical repairs, verifies completed work, and collaborates with the store team to provide accurate, timely service. The position offers paid training and development and opportunities to advance toward Senior Technician, Lead Technician, technical training, or other field leadership roles.

The work takes place in an automotive shop, with exposure to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. The role requires standing and walking, regularly bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 70 pounds frequently. Safety goggles or other PPE may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of automotive technician experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training, performing maintenance and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment, including scan tools and meters, and computerized systems for documentation and repair information.
• ASE certifications, or the ability and willingness to obtain certifications appropriate to assigned work; demonstrated competency to diagnose and repair independently.
• Experience addressing basic driveability concerns and completing common mechanical repairs.
• Ability to follow repair procedures, torque specifications, safety standards, and company documentation expectations.
• Possess and use basic tools required to perform the role.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• State Inspector License in applicable locations, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire if required by the store.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and walk around the building; regularly bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch; and lift 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

• Technical or vocational school training.
• Additional ASE certifications, alignment experience, and/or state inspection credentials, where applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform Digital and Multi-Point Inspections independently and document findings, measurements, notes, and photos to company standards.
• Diagnose routine to intermediate concerns using scan tools, service information, and basic electrical and mechanical testing.
• Perform common maintenance and mechanical repairs, including brakes, steering and suspension, cooling, starting and charging, engine performance, and basic driveability work.
• Verify repairs through required checks, including torque, fluid levels, bleed procedures, post-repair validation, and road tests.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections where applicable, ethically and according to company and state guidelines, when properly licensed or under required supervision.
• Recommend needed services and document them clearly in the customer record.
• Communicate findings, parts and tool needs, and job status with Service Advisors, Store Managers, GSTs, and fellow technicians.
• Follow safety, PPE, environmental, and hazardous-waste procedures; keep customer vehicles, tools, and work areas clean; and report hazards or equipment concerns.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, and support company values and policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, including bonus or commission opportunities.
• Paid training and hands-on development.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• Career advancement opportunities, including growth toward Senior Technician, Lead Technician, and other technical leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

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