Senior Automotive Diagnostic Technician

Sun Auto Tire & Service; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Chatham, IL, is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs, ensuring quality and safety. You will lead inspections, interpret data, and communicate repair options to store managers and customers.

The role offers a path for technical leadership, with opportunities for training and career growth inside a values-driven network.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience with complex repairs.
• Advanced diagnostic capability using scan tools, meters, and service information.
• ASE certifications or equivalent competency; ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough Digital Vehicle and Multi-Point Inspections with accurate measurements, notes, photos, and prioritized safety findings.
• Lead diagnosis of complex mechanical, electrical, drivability, intermittent, and comeback concerns using scan tools, meters, and systematic testing.
• Complete advanced electrical, drivability, and major mechanical repairs to manufacturer and company standards.
• Validate every repair with road tests, relearns/resets, and safety-critical checks to help prevent repeat failures.
• Explain repair options, priorities, risks, and expected outcomes clearly to Store Managers and Service Advisors.
• Mentor and coach other technicians, sharing diagnostic and repair best practices.

Skills

Independent diagnosis

Diagnostic tools

Communication

Education

ASE Certifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scan tools

Meters

Live data interpretation

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Chatham, IL, is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs, ensuring quality and safety. You will lead inspections, interpret data, and communicate repair options to store managers and customers.

The role offers a path for technical leadership, with opportunities for training and career growth inside a values-driven network.