Automotive Transmission Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Chandler, AZ

10d•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 completed work, and collaborates with Service Advisors, Store Managers, and fellow technicians to deliver accurate, timely service. The position includes a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, and supports company safety, documentation, environmental, and customer-service standards. This is a role on Sun Auto’s technical career path. With paid training and development, technicians can build independent diagnostic and repair skills and progress toward Senior Technician, Lead Technician, technical training, or other field leadership roles. The work takes place in an automotive shop, with exposure to moderate or loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. The job involves standing and walking, regularly bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, and lifting or moving up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently. Appropriate safety goggles or other PPE are required as applicable.

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 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 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.

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.
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 line with 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 company values and policies.