Junior Automotive Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service•De Soto, MO

About The Position

Sun Auto Tire & Service is hiring a Junior Automotive Technician to perform vehicle inspections, maintenance, and basic-to-intermediate repairs while developing diagnostic skills with support from experienced technicians. The position is suited to someone with automotive training, shop experience, or strong mechanical aptitude who is ready to progress beyond basic maintenance. The role offers hands-on coaching, paid training, and opportunities to advance into more technical or leadership positions. The position is full-time and pays $20–$27 per hour, consisting of hourly pay plus a flag rate. The technician works in an automotive shop and may work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed. The role requires following repair and safety procedures, documenting inspection findings and recommendations, maintaining a safe work area, and communicating with store managers and service advisors.

Requirements

Zero to two years of automotive shop experience performing maintenance and basic repairs, or equivalent technical training.
Ability to follow written procedures, torque specifications, and safety standards.
Willingness to ask for help, accept coaching, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
Basic proficiency with shop technology, including Digital Vehicle Inspection/Multi-Point Inspection tools, scan tools for code retrieval, and computerized documentation systems.
Ability to possess and use basic tools required to perform the role.
Valid driver's license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
State Inspector License where applicable, 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 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 refocus; use safety goggles or other PPE as required.
Ability to communicate with customers, service advisors, managers, and shop teammates.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational school training.
ASE certification or willingness to obtain certification.
Brake service and/or alignment experience, where applicable.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Perform Multi-Point and Digital Vehicle Inspections, documenting findings, measurements, and photos to company standards.
Complete maintenance and entry-level repairs, including oil and fluid services, filters, batteries, tires, brakes, and basic cooling, starting, and charging services.
Perform tire mounting and dismounting, balancing, rotations, steering and suspension wear-item replacement, and fluid flushes with appropriate oversight.
Perform basic diagnostics with guidance, including noise and vibration, brakes, starting and charging, code retrieval, and scan data; escalate complex or safety-critical concerns to a senior or lead technician.
Follow repair procedures, including torque specifications, bleed procedures, and post-repair checks, and request verification when required.
Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections in applicable locations in accordance with company and state guidelines.
Communicate findings, approval needs, and repair status to Store Managers and Service Advisors, and document recommendations in customer records.
Maintain a clean, safe work area; properly use and care for tools, equipment, and vehicles; follow safety, PPE, and environmental and hazardous-waste requirements; and report hazards or equipment concerns.
Collaborate with the team, accept coaching, participate in ongoing training, and complete other assigned duties.
Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.