Lube and Tire Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Sikeston, MO

2d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Lube and Tire Technician is an entry-level, hands-on role in an automotive shop. The technician supports store operations by performing tire services, oil changes, basic vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repair order documentation, while helping keep customer and shop areas clean and organized. The position offers opportunities to learn foundational automotive skills through paid training and guidance from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders, with potential growth into more advanced technical or field roles.

Requirements

Be reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and ready to build foundational shop skills in a structured automotive service environment.
Have a strong interest or desire to work in the automotive repair industry.
Have mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic automotive maintenance and repair processes.
Be able to follow written procedures, safety standards, and store processes.
Be able to work collaboratively with technicians, service advisors, and store leaders.
Have a valid driver's license and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
Be at least 18 years of age.

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, where applicable, 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 servicing 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.
Collaborate 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 duties as assigned.
Adhere to Sun Auto's core values and company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.