General Service Technician

Bruce's Tire Inc.; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid training and development

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bruce's Tire is hiring a General Service Technician in Livermore, CA. This entry-level role supports the shop by performing oil changes, tire services, and basic maintenance while learning foundational skills from experienced technicians and service advisors.

You'll complete digital inspections, document repair orders, and help keep the shop clean and organized. A valid driver's license is required, and weekend shifts may be needed.

Qualifications

• Entry-level role in automotive service with hands-on training.
• Must be 18+ and able to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Valid driver's license required; MVRS check may apply.

Responsibilities

• Perform tire services including mounting, dismounting, balancing, and rotations.
• Perform oil changes and basic maintenance (fluids, wipers, bulbs, batteries, filters).
• Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections and document repair orders.
• Identify safety-related issues and communicate findings through proper channels.
• Conduct inspections and follow state guidelines with supervision.
• Keep shop and customer areas clean and ready.
• Transport customers and parts using company vehicles as directed.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE requirements; report hazards.
• Collaborate with technicians and service advisors; participate in training.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.

Skills

Reliable

Safety-focused

Mechanical aptitude

Willing to learn

Follow procedures

Team player

Valid driver's license

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical training

Job description

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 5 days ago (11/2/2026 6:57 AM)

Requisition ID 2026-24992

# of Openings 1

Category (Portal Searching) General Service Technician

Location : Location US-CA-Livermore

Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name Bruce's Tire

Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL www.brucestire.com

Location : Address 6144 Industrial Way

Location : Postal Code 94551

Brand Bruce's Tire & Auto Service

Overview

Location: Livermore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $20 - $25 Hourly

About Sun Auto Tire & Service

Bruce's Tire & Auto Service is part of the Sun Auto Network. Sun Auto Tire & Service is a growing family of trusted automotive service and tire brands united by one purpose: helping customers stay safely and confidently on the road. Our recent employee research confirmed what makes Sun Auto different – a values driven culture, a strong sense of belonging, pride in doing quality work, and real opportunities to learn and build a career. As we continue to grow, we’re committed to providing consistent support, clear communication, and to building strong teams so every teammate has the tools, training, and trust to do their best work.

Why This Role Matters

Ready to start your automotive career in a hands-on shop environment? As a General Service Technician, you’ll support the store by performing essential vehicle maintenance services, completing inspections, helping keep the shop clean and organized, and learning the foundational skills needed to grow in the automotive industry.

This entry-level role is a great fit for someone who's mechanically inclined, dependable, and eager to learn. You'll handle oil changes, tire services, basic maintenance, and Digital Vehicle Inspections while learning from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders—and building a strong foundation for a long-term automotive career.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid training and hands-on development
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Career advancement opportunities, including growth toward Junior Automotive Technician, Automotive Technician, Senior Automotive Technician, Lead Automotive Technician, Service Associate, and other field roles

What You’ll Do

• 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 through the proper store channels.
• 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 using company or customer vehicles as directed.
• Follow all safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and report hazards or unsafe equipment to your supervisor.
• 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 as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

What We’re Looking For

Required:

The right candidate is reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and 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.

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical training school.
• General knowledge of under-hood, mechanical, and undercarriage assemblies.
• Previous shop, lube technician, tire technician, mechanical, customer service, or other hands-on work experience.
• 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. General Service Technicians strengthen hands-on maintenance, inspection, documentation, safety, and shop operations skills while learning from more experienced technicians. This experience can support growth toward more advanced technical positions.

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 to access various areas of the building.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly, with full range of motion in arms and hands.
• 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sun Auto Tire & Service is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.