Senior Automotive Diagnostic Technician & Mentor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Fulton, MO seeks a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs with a commitment to quality and safety. You will lead investigations, mentor junior techs, and ensure work meets MAP guidelines and manufacturer standards.

This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay of $27-$40 with potential bonuses, paid training, benefits, and clear career paths toward leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience performing diagnosis and repair across multiple vehicle systems.
• Advanced diagnostic capability using scan tools and meters.
• ASE certifications appropriate to assigned work, or equivalent competency.
• Valid driver's license and successful MVR check.
• State Inspector License, where required.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough Digital Vehicle and Multi-Point Inspections with measurements, notes, photos, and prioritized safety findings.
• Lead diagnosis of complex mechanical, electrical, drivability, intermittent, and comeback concerns using scan tools, meters, and testing.
• Complete advanced electrical, drivability, and major mechanical repairs to standards.
• Validate every repair with road tests, relearns/resets, and safety checks to prevent repeat failures.
• Support quality control by verifying repairs and flagging gaps that drive comebacks.
• Explain repair options, priorities, risks, and expected outcomes clearly to Store Managers and Service Advisors.
• Help explain complex issues to customers to build trust and confidence.
• Mentor and coach other technicians, sharing diagnostic and repair best practices.
• Model safe work practices, PPE usage, and shop procedures.

Skills

Diagnostics proficiency

Communication

Mentoring/leadership

Flexibility

Education

ASE certifications or equivalent

State Inspector License

Technical training / school

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scan tools

Multimeter

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Fulton, MO seeks a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs with a commitment to quality and safety. You will lead investigations, mentor junior techs, and ensure work meets MAP guidelines and manufacturer standards.

This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay of $27-$40 with potential bonuses, paid training, benefits, and clear career paths toward leadership.