Senior Automotive Technician

Senior Automotive Technician

As a Senior Automotive Technician, you will play a key role in diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to quality. You’ll utilize your technical expertise to perform advanced diagnostics and repairs while ensuring every vehicle meets MAP guidelines and dealership, manufacturer, and company repair standards.

$25.00/Hr. – $45.00/Hr. (flag rate), depending on experience and certifications.

• Closed Sundays
• Competitive Bi‑Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles
• Opportunity for Advancement

• Diagnose vehicles according to the appropriate level of certifications/experience.
• Perform work as outlined on the Multi‑point Inspection and/or Repair Order with efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform complex and heavy‑duty repairs.
• Explain technical diagnosis and needed repairs to non‑mechanical individuals, including the Store Manager, Service Consultants, and/or customers.
• Recommend services that are necessary to keep the customer’s vehicle in running condition; properly document all recommendations in customer file.
• Follow all safety procedures and report any concerns to direct supervisor.
• Work flexible schedules, including weekends as needed, but never Sundays.
• Adhere 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 in lieu of experience.
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of computerized equipment for diagnostics.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess State Inspector License or ability to obtain a State Inspector license (in applicable locations) within 30 days of hire date.
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
  Technical School experience preferred.

The Senior Automotive Technician will be exposed to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and other hazardous and non‑hazardous materials. The temperature in the work environment varies and could include extreme heat and/or extreme cold depending on the ambient temperatures outside. Safety goggles or other PPE may be required when working in these conditions.

• Stand up to eight hours per day in the shop and be 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 handle or manipulate objects frequently.
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly; lift and/or move up to 70 pounds frequently.
• Communicate with customers and shop personnel.
• Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re‑focus.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities upon request.

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.