Automotive General Service Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service • San Marcos, TX

23d • $15 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The General Service Technician supports the store by performing essential vehicle maintenance services and inspections, helping keep the shop clean and organized, and developing foundational automotive skills. This entry-level role is suited to a mechanically inclined, dependable person who is eager to learn. The technician performs oil changes, tire services, basic maintenance, and Digital Vehicle Inspections while learning from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders.

This position is an early step in the back-of-house technical career path. It develops hands-on maintenance, inspection, documentation, safety, and shop operations skills, with potential growth toward junior and advanced technical positions, technical training, or field leadership.

The role is based in an automotive shop in San Marcos, Texas. The environment can include moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and extreme heat or cold. The position requires standing for up to eight hours per day, walking, regular 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Strong interest or desire to work in the automotive repair industry.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic automotive maintenance and repair processes.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety standards, and store processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, service advisors, and store leaders.
• Valid driver's license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical training school.
• General knowledge of under-hood, mechanical, and undercarriage assemblies.
• Previous shop, lube technician, tire technician, mechanical, customer service, or other hands-on work experience.
• State Inspector License in applicable locations, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire if required by the store.

Responsibilities

• Perform tire services, including mounting, dismounting, balancing, and rotations.
• Perform oil changes and basic maintenance, including fluids, wipers, bulbs, batteries, and air and cabin filters.
• Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections and repair order documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Identify safety-related issues and communicate findings through the proper store channels.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections, where applicable, ethically and in accordance with company and state guidelines under appropriate supervision.
• Keep customer vehicles, the shop, service area, showroom, restrooms, and outside areas clean and customer-ready.
• Transport customers and pick up parts, tires, and supplies using company or customer vehicles as directed.
• Follow safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and report hazards or unsafe equipment to a supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with technicians and service advisors, accept coaching, and participate in ongoing training and development.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, and complete other assigned duties.
• Adhere to Sun Auto's core values and company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $15.00 to $17.00 per hour.
• Paid training and hands-on development.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• Career advancement opportunities, including growth toward Junior Automotive Technician, Automotive Technician, Senior Automotive Technician, Lead Automotive Technician, Service Associate, and other field roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed