Automotive Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service•N Las Vegas, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Technician diagnoses and repairs customer vehicles in accordance with manufacturer and company standards. The role performs Digital and Multi-Point Inspections, diagnoses routine to intermediate concerns, completes common maintenance and mechanical repairs, verifies work, and collaborates with Service Advisors, Store Managers, and fellow technicians to deliver accurate, timely service. The position offers paid training and development, and the opportunity to grow toward Senior Technician, Lead Technician, technical training, or other field leadership roles. The job is based in North Las Vegas, Nevada, and is full-time. The stated pay range is $25–$45 per hour, depending on experience, with bonus or commission opportunities. The work takes place in an automotive shop and includes exposure to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. A flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, is required.

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 it 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 to refocus; ability to use safety goggles or other required PPE.
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, documenting findings, measurements, notes, and photos to company standards.
Diagnose routine to intermediate concerns using scan tools, service information, and basic electrical and mechanical testing.
Complete 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 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.