Senior Automotive Diagnostics Technician

Sun Auto Service; Beebe (AR); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid training

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and complex mechanical and electrical repairs, ensuring quality work in a busy shop. You’ll lead diagnostics, use scan tools, meters, and follow MAP guidelines, mentoring junior techs, and communicating repair plans to managers and customers.

We offer competitive pay, bonus opportunities, paid training, health benefits, PTO, discounts, and clear paths for career growth toward lead technician and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience diagnosing and repairing across multiple vehicle systems.
• Advanced diagnostic capability using scan tools, meters, and service information.
• ASE certifications or equivalent competency; ongoing training.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR check.
• State Inspector License or ability to obtain as required.
• Flexible schedule including weekends.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Preferred: ASE Master Technician or multiple ASE A-series certifications.

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.
• Support quality control by verifying repairs and flagging process 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, use required PPE, maintain tools and equipment, and follow company policies and shop procedures.

Skills

Independent diagnosis

Advanced diagnostics

Clear communication

Mentoring others

Flexible schedule

Education

ASE certifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scan tools

Meters

Service information systems

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and complex mechanical and electrical repairs, ensuring quality work in a busy shop. You’ll lead diagnostics, use scan tools, meters, and follow MAP guidelines, mentoring junior techs, and communicating repair plans to managers and customers.

We offer competitive pay, bonus opportunities, paid training, health benefits, PTO, discounts, and clear paths for career growth toward lead technician and