About the Role
The Junior Automotive Technician is responsible for conducting basic automotive diagnostic and repair such as oil changes, tire and wheel related services and light vehicle maintenance such as brakes, suspension, and alignments.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic mechanical repairs based on level of experience
- Performs tire mounting/dismounting, wheel balance and tire rotation.
- Performs oil changes, fluid changes and power flushes and other basic services.
- Utilizes the company’s Multi-point Inspection and/or Repair Order to properly document the vehicle condition
- Conducts State Safety and Emission Inspections (in applicable locations) on vehicles in an ethical manner following all company and state guidelines
- Follows all safety procedures and reports any concerns to direct supervisor
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends as needed. Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor
- Adheres to Sun Auto’s core values, and all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Sun Auto Tire & Service Employee Handbook
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of previous automotive technician experience
- Ability to demonstrate proper use of computerized equipment for diagnostics
- Current, valid Driver’s license
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to obtain a State Inspector License (in applicable locations) is preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
- Stand up to eight hours per day in the shop and able to walk to gain access to various areas of the building
- Bend, stoop, kneel and crouch regularly throughout the day; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger objects frequently
- Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 70 pounds frequently.
- Communicate with customers and shop personnel
- Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re-focus
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills
- Automotive diagnostics
- Automotive repair
- Oil changes
- Tire and wheel services
- Brakes
- Suspension
- Alignments
- Tire mounting/dismounting
- Wheel balance
- Tire rotation
- Fluid changes
- Power flushes
- Multi-point Inspection
- Repair Order documentation
- State Safety Inspections
- Emission Inspections
- Safety procedures
- Computerized equipment diagnostics
Location
- Applicable locations
Work Type
- Flexible schedules
- Weekends as needed
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 years of previous automotive technician experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $15.00/Hr. to $28.00/Hourly. + Flag Hours on production
Benefits
- Closed Sundays
- Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance (Company paid)
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles
- Opportunity for Advancement!!!
About the Company
- Lamb's Tire & Automotive is part of Sun Auto Tire & Service, a leading provider of automotive services, operating under a family of trusted brands across the country.
- From coast to coast, we’re proud to serve our communities with integrity, excellence, and a commitment to developing our team.
Equal Opportunity
- Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
