Automotive Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service • Glendale, AZ

11d • $36,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking an Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair customer vehicles according to manufacturer and company standards. The role is suited to someone with hands-on automotive repair experience who values quality work, training, teamwork, and continued career development. Technicians perform digital and multi-point inspections, diagnose routine to intermediate concerns, complete common maintenance and mechanical repairs, verify repairs, and coordinate with Service Advisors, Store Managers, GSTs, and other technicians to deliver accurate, timely service.

The position is based in an automotive shop in Glendale, Arizona. Work includes using diagnostic equipment and computerized systems, following repair and documentation procedures, and complying with safety, PPE, environmental, and hazardous-waste requirements. The schedule is flexible and may include weekends as needed. Sun Auto offers paid training and development, with potential advancement toward Senior Technician, Lead Technician, technical training, or other field leadership roles.

The shop environment may involve moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and extreme heat or cold. The role requires standing up to eight hours per day, walking, regularly bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently. Vision sufficient to detect color and depth and to refocus is needed; safety goggles or other PPE are used as 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 is required.
• 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 the basic tools required to perform the role successfully.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• State Inspector License where applicable, 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 communicate with customers, service advisors, managers, and shop teammates.
• Ability to meet the described physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

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 vehicle 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 in accordance with company and state guidelines, when properly licensed or under required supervision.
• Recommend needed services and clearly document them in customer records.
• 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