Automotive Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Tucson, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Borst Automotive, part of the Sun Auto Network, is hiring a full-time Automotive Technician in Tucson, Arizona. The role pays $25–$45 per hour depending on experience. The technician diagnoses and repairs customer vehicles in accordance with manufacturer and company standards, performs inspections and common repairs, verifies completed work, and coordinates with service advisors, managers, and other technicians. The position suits someone with hands-on automotive repair experience who values quality work and wants to continue developing technical skills. The role offers a path 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. Physical requirements include standing for up to eight hours, walking, regularly bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently. The technician must have vision sufficient to detect color and depth and refocus, and use safety goggles or other PPE 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 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 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 in accordance with 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.