Senior Automotive Technician: Advanced Diagnostics Lead

Sun Auto Tire & Service; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Paid training

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Quincy, IL is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair complex vehicle issues, lead inspections, and mentor junior technicians. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and customer communication, with a pathway toward leadership within the shop.

The position offers competitive pay with bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and paid training. A flexible schedule and strong hands-on development are highlighted in the role description.

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 appropriate to assigned work, or equivalent competency.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.

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 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, PPE use, and maintain tools and shop procedures.

Skills

Advanced diagnostics

Clear communication

Mentoring

Structured test plans

Education

ASE certifications

State Inspector License

Driver's license

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Quincy, IL is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair complex vehicle issues, lead inspections, and mentor junior technicians. The role emphasizes quality, safety, and customer communication, with a pathway toward leadership within the shop.

The position offers competitive pay with bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and paid training. A flexible schedule and strong hands-on development are highlighted in the role description.