Junior Automotive Technician - Training & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus opportunity

Paid training and development

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service is hiring an Entry-Level Automotive Technician in Dallas, TX. You’ll perform inspections, maintenance, and basic-to-intermediate repairs while sharpening diagnostic skills alongside experienced technicians.

The role offers paid training, a clear growth path, and benefits. As you gain experience, opportunities to advance toward Automotive Technician, Senior Technician, Lead Technician, and other technical leadership roles become available.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years automotive shop experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to follow written procedures, torque specs and safety standards.
• Willingness to ask for help, accept coaching, and escalate as needed.
• Basic proficiency with shop technology and documentation tools.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Age 18+ and ability to obtain state inspector license if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-point and digital vehicle inspections, document findings per standards.
• Carry out maintenance and entry-level repairs (oil/fluids, filters, batteries, tires, brakes).
• Handle tire mounting/dismounting, balancing, rotations, and related wear-item replacements.
• Conduct basic diagnostics with guidance and escalate complex issues to senior techs.
• Follow repair procedures and post-repair checks.
• Communicate findings and repair status to managers and advisors.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow PPE/environmental rules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-focused

Coachable

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training

ASE certification (preferred)

Tools

DVI tools

Scan tools

Computerized documentation systems

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service is hiring an Entry-Level Automotive Technician in Dallas, TX. You’ll perform inspections, maintenance, and basic-to-intermediate repairs while sharpening diagnostic skills alongside experienced technicians.

The role offers paid training, a clear growth path, and benefits. As you gain experience, opportunities to advance toward Automotive Technician, Senior Technician, Lead Technician, and other technical leadership roles become available.