Junior Automotive Technician - Paid Training & Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid training

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service is hiring an Entry-Level Automotive Technician in Phoenix, AZ. You’ll perform inspections, basic maintenance, and routine repairs under guidance, building hands-on skills and earning from a structured training program.

The role offers a clear growth path toward Automotive Technician and beyond, with benefits and a collaborative team environment in a busy shop. weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years automotive experience in a shop environment or equivalent technical training.
• Ability to follow written procedures, torque specs and safety standards.
• Willingness to ask for help, accept coaching, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Basic proficiency with shop technology for diagnostics and documentation.
• Ability to possess and utilize basic tools required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform Multi-Point and Digital Vehicle Inspections and document findings.
• Complete maintenance and entry-level repairs (oil changes, filters, batteries, tires, brakes, basic cooling, starting, charging).
• Handle tire mounting/dismounting, balancing, rotations, and related wear-item replacements.
• Perform basic diagnostics with guidance and escalate complex issues to senior staff.
• Follow repair procedures, including torque specs and post-repair checks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-focused

Willingness to learn

Ability to follow procedures

Team player

Education

Technical or vocational school training

ASE certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital Vehicle Inspection tools

Multi-point inspection tools

Scan tools for code retrieval

Computerized documentation systems

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service is hiring an Entry-Level Automotive Technician in Phoenix, AZ. You’ll perform inspections, basic maintenance, and routine repairs under guidance, building hands-on skills and earning from a structured training program.

The role offers a clear growth path toward Automotive Technician and beyond, with benefits and a collaborative team environment in a busy shop. weekend shifts may be required.