Junior Automotive Technician: Paid Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay including bonus or com

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 Minneapolis, MN 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 offers paid training, a clear path for growth, and opportunities to advance toward higher technician levels.

We provide competitive pay, benefits, and a culture built on teamwork, safety, and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined and safety-focused with a willingness to learn.
• 0–2 years of automotive shop experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to follow written procedures, torque specs, and safety standards.
• Willingness to learn, accept coaching, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Basic proficiency with shop tech and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform Multi-Point and Digital Vehicle Inspections and document findings.
• Carry out maintenance and entry-level repairs: oil, filters, brakes, tires, batteries.
• Handle tire mounting, balancing, rotations, and basic suspension wear-item work.
• Light diagnostics with guidance and escalate complex issues to senior staff.
• Follow repair procedures, torque specs, and post-repair checks.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections where allowed.
• Communicate findings and repair status to managers and advisors.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and comply with PPE and safety rules.
• Collaborate with team; participate in ongoing training; weekend hours as needed.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Safety-focused

Coachable

Basic tooling & diagnostics

Education

Technical or vocational school training

ASE certification (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital Vehicle Inspection tools

Scan tools

Computerized documentation systems

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Minneapolis, MN 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 offers paid training, a clear path for growth, and opportunities to advance toward higher technician levels.

We provide competitive pay, benefits, and a culture built on teamwork, safety, and quality workmanship.