Senior Auto Technician: Expert Diagnostics & Mentoring

Sun Auto Service; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay plus bonus

Paid training

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and high‑level mechanical/electrical repairs. You will lead assessments, communicate clearly with managers and advisors, and mentor junior technicians in a fast-paced shop environment.

Join a team that emphasizes quality, safety, and growth opportunities, with competitive pay, paid training, and benefits. Weekend availability may be required for this full‑time role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience diagnosing and repairing multiple vehicle systems, independently handling complex repairs.
• Advanced diagnostic capability using scan tools, meters, and service information.
• ASE certifications appropriate to assigned work, or equivalent competency.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough Digital Vehicle and Multi-Point Inspections with measurements, notes, photos, and prioritized safety findings.
• Lead diagnosis of complex mechanical, electrical, drivability, and comeback concerns using tools and systematic testing.
• Complete advanced electrical, drivability, and major mechanical repairs to manufacturer and company standards.
• Validate repairs with road tests, relearns/resets, and safety checks to prevent repeat failures.
• Explain repair options, priorities, risks, and outcomes clearly to store managers and service advisors.
• Mentor and coach other technicians on diagnostic best practices and standard work.

Skills

Diagnostics

Independent troubleshooting

Communication

Mentoring

Flexibility

Education

ASE certifications appropriate to assigned work

Tools

Scan tools

Multimeters

Service information

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and high‑level mechanical/electrical repairs. You will lead assessments, communicate clearly with managers and advisors, and mentor junior technicians in a fast-paced shop environment.

Join a team that emphasizes quality, safety, and growth opportunities, with competitive pay, paid training, and benefits. Weekend availability may be required for this full‑time role.