Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Sun Auto Tire & Service; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus or comms

Paid training and hands-on development

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement toward leadership

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Bee Cave, TX is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnosis and complex mechanical and electrical repairs, ensuring work meets manufacturer and MAP standards. You will act as a technical resource, mentor others, and partner with managers and service advisors to communicate repair expectations.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, ASE certifications, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work weekends.

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.

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 reduce comebacks.
• Explain repair options, priorities, risks, and outcomes clearly to Managers and Advisors.
• Mentor and coach other technicians, sharing diagnostic and repair best practices.

Skills

Independent diagnosis

Communication

Mentoring others

Problem solving

Education

ASE certifications or equivalent

Tools

Scan tools

Meters

Service information

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service in Bee Cave, TX is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnosis and complex mechanical and electrical repairs, ensuring work meets manufacturer and MAP standards. You will act as a technical resource, mentor others, and partner with managers and service advisors to communicate repair expectations.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, ASE certifications, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work weekends.