Junior Automotive Technician: Paid Training & Growth

Sun Auto Tire & Service; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus/commission

Paid training and hands-on development

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Phoenix, AZ is hiring an Entry-Level Automotive Technician. You will perform inspections, routine maintenance, and basic-to-intermediate repairs while developing diagnostic skills with guidance from experienced technicians.

Ideal candidates have automotive training or hands-on shop exposure and a strong mechanical aptitude. The role offers paid training, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined, coachable, safety-focused, and eager to grow in a structured shop.
• 0–2 years automotive shop experience or relevant technical training.
• Ability to follow written procedures, torque specs, and safety standards.
• Willingness to ask for help, accept coaching, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Proficiency with shop tech including inspection tools, scan tools, and documentation software.
• Ability to possess and use basic tools required for the role.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• State Inspector License where required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Flexibility to work weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-point and digital vehicle inspections, document findings per standards.
• Complete maintenance and entry-level repairs (oil/fluids, filters, batteries, tires, brakes).
• Handle tire mounting/dismounting, balancing, rotations, steering and suspension wear-item replacements, fluid flushes.
• Perform basic diagnostics with guidance and escalate complex issues to senior staff.
• Follow repair procedures, torque specs, bleed procedures, and post-repair checks.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections where applicable and compliant.
• Communicate findings and repair status to managers and service advisors; document in customer records.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and proper PPE usage per policy.
• Collaborate with team; participate in ongoing training; be willing to take on other duties.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-focused

Coachable / willing to learn

Shop technology familiarity

Education

Technical or vocational school training

ASE certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital Vehicle Inspection tools

Scan tools for code retrieval

Computerized documentation systems

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Phoenix, AZ is hiring an Entry-Level Automotive Technician. You will perform inspections, routine maintenance, and basic-to-intermediate repairs while developing diagnostic skills with guidance from experienced technicians.

Ideal candidates have automotive training or hands-on shop exposure and a strong mechanical aptitude. The role offers paid training, growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.