Junior Automotive Technician — Paid Training & Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

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. You’ll perform inspections, basic repairs, and maintenance while developing diagnostic skills alongside experienced technicians. This role is ideal for those with automotive training or hands-on shop exposure and a drive to advance.

The position offers strong training, team support, and clear paths toward Technician levels as you gain experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• The right candidate is mechanically inclined, coachable, safety-focused, and ready to continue building automotive repair skills in a structured shop environment.
• 0–2 years of automotive experience in a shop environment, or equivalent technical training, performing maintenance and basic repairs.
• Ability to follow written procedures, torque specifications, and safety standards.
• Willingness to ask for help, accept coaching, and elevate concerns when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-point and digital vehicle inspections, documenting findings and photos to company standards.
• Complete maintenance and entry-level repairs—oil, fluids, filters, batteries, tires, brakes, basic cooling, starting, and charging services.
• Handle tire mounting/dismounting, balancing, rotations, and related wear-item replacements with oversight.
• Perform basic diagnostics with guidance and escalate complex issues to senior/lead technicians.
• Follow repair procedures, torque specs, bleed procedures, and post-repair checks.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections where applicable.
• Communicate findings and repair status to Store Managers and Service Advisors.
• Keep a clean, safe work area and follow PPE and environmental requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Coachable

Safety-conscious

Team player

Ability to follow procedures

Education

Technical or vocational school training

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Digital Vehicle Inspection/Multi-Point Inspection tools

Scan tools for code retrieval

Computerized documentation systems

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking an Entry-Level Automotive Technician. You’ll perform inspections, basic repairs, and maintenance while developing diagnostic skills alongside experienced technicians. This role is ideal for those with automotive training or hands-on shop exposure and a drive to advance.

The position offers strong training, team support, and clear paths toward Technician levels as you gain experience and certifications.