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Senior Automotive Technician

Tate Boys Tire & Auto Service – Trusted Since 1936

Join a shop that respects your skills and fuels your future! Tate Boys has been keeping our community rolling since 1936. We specialize in passenger and light truck tires, industrial and agricultural equipment, and expert repairs such as brakes, suspension, engine diagnostics, and more.

$25.00 – $40.00 per hour (flag rate) depending on experience and certifications.

• Competitive bi‑weekly pay
• Sundays Off – guaranteed!
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 6 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement – grow your career on us
• Employee discounts on services for you and your family
• Opportunities for advancement – we promote from within!

• Diagnosing vehicles based on certifications and experience
• Performing work as outlined on repair orders and multi‑point inspections, with accuracy and efficiency
• Completing complex and heavy‑duty repairs
• Explaining technical diagnoses and repairs to non‑technical team members and customers
• Recommending services to maintain vehicle safety and performance, and documenting recommendations clearly
• Using computerized diagnostic equipment properly and effectively
• Following all safety procedures and reporting concerns
• Supporting the shop and team with other duties as assigned
• Working flexible schedules, including Saturdays (but never Sundays)
• Adhering to Sun Auto’s core values, all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook

• Previous automotive technician/mechanic experience required
• ASE certifications highly preferred (or in lieu of experience)
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of diagnostic equipment
• High school diploma or equivalent (technical school experience preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and pride in your craft

• Exposure to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and other hazardous and non‑hazardous materials
• Temperature variations may include extreme heat and/or extreme cold; use of safety goggles or other PPE may be required
• Stand up to eight hours per day in the shop and able to walk to gain access to various areas of the building
• Bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger objects frequently
• Lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly, and up to 70 pounds frequently
• Communicate with customers and shop personnel
• Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re‑focus

Get paid like a pro, treated like a leader, and still enjoy your Sundays. Apply today to start your journey with Tate Boys Tire & Auto Service! Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.