Automotive Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Fountain Hills, AZ

10d

About The Position

The Automotive Technician diagnoses and repairs customer vehicles in accordance with manufacturer and company standards. This role performs Digital and Multi-Point Inspections, diagnoses routine to intermediate concerns, completes common maintenance and mechanical repairs, verifies completed work, and collaborates with Service Advisors, Store Managers, GSTs, and fellow technicians to provide accurate, timely service. The technician may conduct state safety and emissions inspections where applicable, when properly licensed or under required supervision. The position offers paid training and development, with potential growth toward Senior Technician, Lead Technician, technical training, and other field leadership roles. The role is based in an automotive shop environment with exposure to moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. Physical activities include 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 refocus is required; safety goggles or other PPE must be 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 ability and willingness to obtain certifications appropriate to assigned work; demonstrated competency is required 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 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 in applicable locations, 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 communicate with customers, service advisors, managers, and shop teammates.
Ability to stand up to eight hours per day; walk; 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, and ability to use safety goggles or other PPE as required.

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 emissions inspections where applicable, ethically and according to company and state guidelines, when properly licensed or under required supervision.
Recommend needed services and clearly document them 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 Sun Auto’s core values and company policies.