Junior Automotive Technician - Paid Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or commission opportunities

Paid training

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, maintenance, and basic-to-intermediate repairs, building your diagnostic skills alongside experienced technicians.

This role offers paid training, opportunities for career advancement, and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision. A valid driver's license and willingness to work weekends are required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of automotive experience in a shop environment, or equivalent training.
• Ability to follow written procedures, torque specifications, and safety standards.
• Willingness to ask for help, accept coaching, and escalte concerns when appropriate.
• Basic proficiency with shop technology, including Digital Vehicle Inspection tools, scan tools for code retrieval, and computerized systems for documentation.
• Ability to possess and utilize basic tools required to perform the functions of the role successfully.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• State Inspector License, in applicable locations, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire if required by the store.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.

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 escalate 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Coachable

Safety-focused

Procedural follow-through

Basic tools

Education

High school diploma

Technical or vocational school training

ASE certification (preferred)

Tools

Digital Vehicle Inspection tools

Scan tools

Computerized systems for documentation

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Phoenix, AZ is hiring an Entry-Level Automotive Technician. You will perform inspections, maintenance, and basic-to-intermediate repairs, building your diagnostic skills alongside experienced technicians.

This role offers paid training, opportunities for career advancement, and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision. A valid driver's license and willingness to work weekends are required.