Junior Automotive Technician – Paid Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid training

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service is hiring a Junior Automotive Technician in Phoenix, AZ. You will perform inspections, maintenance, and entry-level repairs, sharpening diagnostic skills with experienced technicians.

The role offers paid training, tool development, and opportunities to advance toward Technician roles. Weekend work is possible in a supportive, safety-focused shop environment.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of automotive shop experience or related training.
• Ability to follow procedures, torque specs, and safety standards.
• Willingness to ask for help, accept coaching, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check; 18+.

Responsibilities

• Perform Multi-Point and Digital Vehicle Inspections, documenting findings and photos.
• Complete maintenance and entry-level repairs—oil/fluids, filters, tires, brakes.
• Handle tire mounting/dismounting, balancing, rotations, and basic suspension work.
• Perform basic diagnostics with guidance and escalate complex issues to a senior tech.
• Follow repair procedures, torque specs, and post-repair checks.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections where applicable.
• Communicate findings and repair status to managers and advisors.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow PPE and safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Safety focused

Teamwork

Driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational school training

ASE certification or willingness to obtain certification

Tools

Digital Vehicle Inspection tools

Scan tools for code retrieval

Computerized documentation systems

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service is hiring a Junior Automotive Technician in Phoenix, AZ. You will perform inspections, maintenance, and entry-level repairs, sharpening diagnostic skills with experienced technicians.

The role offers paid training, tool development, and opportunities to advance toward Technician roles. Weekend work is possible in a supportive, safety-focused shop environment.