Entry-Level Automotive Technician: Hands-On Growth

Sun Auto Tire and Service; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 4,500 - 8,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid training

Benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Dallas, TX is seeking an entry-level Automotive Technician to perform inspections, routine maintenance, and basic-to-intermediate repairs under the guidance of experienced technicians. This role emphasizes hands-on training, a safety-focused shop environment, and clear pathways to higher technician levels as you gain skills and ASE certifications.

Competitive hourly pay, paid training, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• The right candidate is mechanically inclined, coachable, safety-focused, and ready to continue building automotive repair skills in a structured shop environment.
• 0–2 years of automotive experience in a shop environment, or equivalent technical training, performing maintenance and basic repairs.
• Ability to follow written procedures, torque specifications, and safety standards.
• Willingness to ask for help, accept coaching, and elevate concerns when appropriate.
• Basic proficiency with shop technology, including Digital Vehicle Inspection/Multi-Point Inspection tools, scan tools for code retrieval, and computerized systems for documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform Multi-Point and Digital Vehicle Inspections, accurately documenting findings, measurements, and photos to company standards.
• Complete maintenance and entry-level repairs—oil and fluid services, filters, batteries, tires, brakes, and basic cooling, starting, and charging services.
• Handle tire mounting/dismounting, balancing, rotations, steering and suspension wear-item replacement, and fluid flushes with appropriate oversight.
• Perform basic diagnostics with guidance (noise/vibration, brakes, starting/charging, code retrieval, and scan data), and elevate complex driveability, electrical, intermittent, or safety-critical concerns to a senior or lead technician.
• Follow repair procedures—including torque specifications, bleed procedures, and post-repair checks—and request verification when required by policy or experience level.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections in applicable locations, ethically and in line with all company and state guidelines.
• Communicate findings, needed approvals, and repair status to Store Managers and Service Advisors, and document recommendations in the customer record to support clear communication.
• Keep a clean, safe work area; properly use and care for tools, equipment, and vehicles; follow all safety, PPE, and environmental/hazardous-waste requirements; and report hazards or equipment concerns.
• Collaborate with the team, accept coaching, participate in ongoing training, and complete other duties as assigned.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Coachable

Safety-focused

Willing to ask for help

Basic shop-technology familiarity

Education

Technical or vocational school training

Tools

Digital Vehicle Inspection tools

Scan tools

Computerized documentation systems

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Dallas, TX is seeking an entry-level Automotive Technician to perform inspections, routine maintenance, and basic-to-intermediate repairs under the guidance of experienced technicians. This role emphasizes hands-on training, a safety-focused shop environment, and clear pathways to higher technician levels as you gain skills and ASE certifications.

Competitive hourly pay, paid training, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement