Automotive Technician

Sun Auto Tire & Service; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick time

6 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance (company paid)

401(k) with company match

Discounted services

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service is hiring an Automotive Technician. The role involves brake service, suspensions, alignments, tire work, oil changes, and preventive maintenance at our Springfield location.

We offer competitive pay ($27-$40/hour) with benefits including tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, insurance, 401(k), and advancement opportunities. Must be 18+, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to work Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive technician experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Possess valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work a minimum of five days per week, including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Perform brake service and components inspections.
• Perform suspension work and alignments.
• Service front-end parts and preventive maintenance.
• Tire repair and replacement; oil changes.
• Assist with other duties as needed.

Skills

Automotive repair experience

Driver's license

Availability (5 days/week) including 1

Job description

Powered by The Sun Auto Network, Plaza Tire Service delivers trusted tire and automotive service backed by nearly 100 years of automotive excellence. With certified technicians and over 500 locations nationwide, we provide expert care through Clarity, Confidence, and Customer Care. Proudly servicing the Midwest since 1963, we offer a complete range of auto services and repair solutions.

Pay Range: $27-$40/ hour consisting of hourly + flag rate

Benefits

• Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,000 annually
• 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!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Brake Jobs
• Suspension components
• Alignments
• Front end parts
• Preventive maintenance items
• Tire repair/replacement
• Oil Changes
• And more

Qualifications

• Previous automotive technician experience required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess valid driver’s license
• Ability to work a minimum of five days per week, including Saturday’s

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The 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. The use of safety goggles or other PPE may be required when working in these conditions.

The Automotive Technician must be able to meet the following physical requirements:

• 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 throughout the day; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger 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

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.