Lube and Tire Technician

Sun Auto Tire and Service•Jonesboro, AR

About The Position

The Lube and Tire Technician is an entry-level, hands-on role supporting store operations through vehicle maintenance services, inspections, documentation, and shop upkeep. The technician performs oil changes, tire services, and basic maintenance while developing foundational automotive skills with guidance from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders. This role is part of the back-of-house technical career path. It offers paid training and hands-on development, with opportunities to build skills in maintenance, inspections, documentation, safety, and shop operations and potentially advance into more senior technical or field leadership roles. The work takes place in an automotive shop, with exposure to moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. The position involves standing and walking, regular bending, stooping, kneeling, and crouching, and lifting or moving items weighing up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently. Safety goggles or other required personal protective equipment must be used. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Be reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and ready to build foundational shop skills.
Have a strong interest or desire to work in the automotive repair industry.
Demonstrate 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 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 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 personal protective equipment, 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 duties as assigned.
Adhere to Sun Auto's core values and company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.