Automotive General Service Technician

About the Role

As a General Service Technician, you will support the store by performing essential vehicle maintenance services, completing inspections, helping keep the shop clean and organized, and learning foundational skills for a career in the automotive industry. This entry-level role is a great fit for someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, and eager to learn.

Key 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.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections, where applicable, in an ethical manner and in line with all 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.
• Follow all safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and report hazards or unsafe equipment.
• 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 all company policies and procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and willing to learn.
• Ready to build foundational shop skills in a structured automotive service environment.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Growth & Development

This role is an important first step in the back-of-house technical career path. Experience can support growth toward more advanced technical positions such as: Junior Technician → Automotive Technician → Senior Technician → Lead Technician.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Automotive shop environment with exposure to moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, and caustic materials.
• Temperature variations may include extreme heat and/or extreme cold.
• Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and walk.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently.
• Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and refocus; use of safety goggles or other PPE as required.
• Ability to communicate with customers, service advisors, managers, and shop teammates.