Junior Automotive Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Searcy, AR

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 role is intended for someone with automotive training, hands-on shop experience, or strong mechanical aptitude who is ready to advance beyond basic maintenance. The position offers a path toward more advanced technical and leadership roles through coaching, training, and certifications. The technician performs multi-point and digital vehicle inspections; completes maintenance and entry-level repairs; handles tire, brake, steering, suspension, and fluid-service work with appropriate oversight; and performs basic diagnostics with guidance. The technician follows repair and safety procedures, communicates findings and repair status to store managers and service advisors, documents recommendations, and maintains a clean and safe work area. Work takes place in an automotive shop with exposure to noise, dust, exhaust, automotive products, and temperature extremes. A flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, is required.

Requirements

0–2 years of automotive experience in a shop environment, or equivalent technical training, performing maintenance and basic repairs.
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 the basic tools needed to perform the role successfully.
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 18 years of age or older.

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.
Mount and dismount tires, balance and rotate tires, replace steering and suspension wear items, and perform 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 where applicable, following company and state guidelines.
Communicate findings, approvals needed, and repair status to Store Managers and Service Advisors, and document recommendations in customer records.
Maintain a clean and safe work area; use and care for tools, equipment, and vehicles properly; 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 duties as assigned.
Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.