Automotive General Service Technician

General Service TechnicianLocation: Canutillo, TX Employment Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $12-$15/hrMartin Tire is part of the Sun Auto Network. Sun Auto Tire & Service is a growing family of trusted automotive service and tire brands united by one purpose: helping customers stay safely and confidently on the road. Our recent employee research confirmed what makes Sun Auto different – a values driven culture, a strong sense of belonging, pride in doing quality work, and real opportunities to learn and build a career. As we continue to grow, we're committed to providing consistent support, clear communication, and to building strong teams so every teammate has the tools, training, and trust to do their best work.Ready to start your automotive career in a hands-on shop environment? As a General Service Technician, you'll support the store by performing essential vehicle maintenance services, completing inspections, helping keep the shop clean and organized, and learning the foundational skills needed to grow in the automotive industry. This entry-level role is a great fit for someone who's mechanically inclined, dependable, and eager to learn. You'll handle oil changes, tire services, basic maintenance, and Digital Vehicle Inspections while learning from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders—and building a strong foundation for a long-term automotive career.Competitive hourly pay Paid training and hands-on development Medical, dental, and vision benefits Paid time off Employee discounts Career advancement opportunities, including growth toward Junior Automotive Technician, Automotive Technician, Senior Automotive Technician, Lead Automotive Technician, Service Associate, and other field rolesPerform tire services, including mounting, dismounting, balancing, and rotations. Perform oil changes and basic maintenance, including fluids, wipers, bulbs, batteries, and air and cabin filters. Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections and repair order documentation accurately and thoroughly. Identify safety-related issues and communicate findings through the proper store channels. Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections, where applicable, in an ethical manner and in line with all company and state guidelines under appropriate supervision. Keep customer vehicles, the shop, service area, showroom, restrooms, and outside areas clean and customer-ready. Transport customers and pick up parts, tires, and supplies using company or customer vehicles as directed. Follow all safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and report hazards or unsafe equipment to your supervisor. Work collaboratively with technicians and service advisors, accept coaching, and participate in ongoing training and development. Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, and complete other duties as assigned. Adhere to Sun Auto's core values and all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.The right candidate is reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and ready to build foundational shop skills in a structured automotive service environment. Strong interest or desire to work in the automotive repair industry. Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic automotive maintenance and repair processes. Ability to follow written procedures, safety standards, and store processes. Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, service advisors, and store leaders. Valid driver's license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed. Must be 18 years of age or older.High school diploma or equivalent. Vocational or technical training school. General knowledge of under-hood, mechanical, and undercarriage assemblies. Previous shop, lube technician, tire technician, mechanical, customer service, or other hands-on work experience. State Inspector License, in applicable locations, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire if required by the store.This role is an important first step in the back-of-house technical career path. General Service Technicians strengthen hands-on maintenance, inspection, documentation, safety, and shop operations skills while learning from more experienced technicians. This experience can support growth toward more advanced technical positions. Your path could look like: General Service Technician ? Junior Technician ? Automotive Technician ? Senior Technician ? Lead Technician ? and beyond into technical training or field leadership.Automotive shop environment with exposure to moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, and caustic materials. Temperature variations may include extreme heat and/or extreme cold. Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and walk to access various areas of the building. Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly, with full range of motion in arms and hands. Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently. Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and refocus; use of safety goggles or other PPE as required. Ability to communicate with customers, service advisors, managers, and shop teammates. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.If you're ready to build your skills and grow with a team that has your back, we'd love to meet you. Click Apply to get started—most applications take just a few minutes. Sun Auto Tire & Service is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.