Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Mentorship

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonuses

Paid training

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs in a fast-paced shop environment. You will conduct thorough inspections, prioritize safety findings, and ensure first-time quality in line with manufacturer and MAP standards.

You will mentor teammates, lead diagnostic efforts, and communicate repair options clearly to store managers and customers, while maintaining PPE and shop policies in daily work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive technician experience diagnosing and repairing across multiple vehicle systems.
• Advanced diagnostic capability using scan tools, meters, and service information with structured test plans.
• ASE certifications appropriate to assigned work or equivalent competency.
• Valid driver’s license and MVR check.
• State Inspector License where required, or ability to obtain.
• 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 safety findings.
• Lead diagnosis of complex mechanical/electrical drivability and comeback concerns.
• Complete advanced repairs to manufacturer and MAP standards.
• Validate repairs with road tests and resets to prevent repeat failures.
• Support quality control by verifying repairs and addressing gaps.
• Explain repair options and expected outcomes to managers, advisors, and customers.
• Mentor and coach other technicians on best practices.
• Model safe work practices and follow shop procedures.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Electrical systems

Service information tools

Manual dexterity

Team leadership

Education

ASE certifications or equivalent

Tools

Scan tools

Meters

Live data interpretation

Job description

Sun Auto Tire & Service is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs in a fast-paced shop environment. You will conduct thorough inspections, prioritize safety findings, and ensure first-time quality in line with manufacturer and MAP standards.

You will mentor teammates, lead diagnostic efforts, and communicate repair options clearly to store managers and customers, while maintaining PPE and shop policies in daily work.