Automotive Technician

This is Where Experience Meets Endless Possibility!Get paid like a pro, treated like a leader, and still enjoy your Sundays.Tate Boys Tire & Auto Service – Trusted Since 1936. Tate Boys is proud to be part of Sun Auto Tire & Service, a nationwide leader in automotive services. From coast to coast, we're committed to integrity, excellence, and developing our people.As a Senior Automotive Technician, you will play a key role in diagnosing and repairing customer vehicles with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to quality. You'll utilize your technical expertise to perform advanced diagnostics and repairs while ensuring every vehicle meets MAP guidelines and dealership, manufacturer, and company repair standards.Incredible pay awaits: $35.00/Hr. – $45.00/Hr. (flag rate), depending on your experience and certifications.Benefits:Closed SundaysCompetitive bi-weekly payTuition reimbursementPaid vacation and sick time6 paid holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insuranceLife insurance (company paid)401(k) retirement savings plan with company matchDiscounted services on personal and immediate family vehiclesOpportunity for advancement!!!Principal duties and responsibilities:Diagnoses vehicles according to the appropriate level of certifications/experience.Performs work as outlined on the multi-point inspection and/or repair order with efficiency and accuracy.Performs complex and heavy-duty repairs.Explains technical diagnosis and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include the store manager, service consultants, and/or customers.Recommends services that are necessary to keep the customer's vehicle in running condition; properly documents all recommendations in customer file.Follows all safety procedures and reports any concerns to direct supervisor.Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends as needed. But never Sundays! Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor.Adheres to Sun Auto's core values, all company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.Qualifications:Previous automotive technician/mechanic experience required.ASE certifications in lieu of experience.Ability to demonstrate proper use of computerized equipment for diagnostics.Valid driver's license.Must be at least 18 years of age.Possess state inspector license or ability to obtain a state inspector license (in applicable locations) within 30 days of hire date.High school diploma or equivalent; technical school experience preferred.Working conditions and physical demands:The Senior Automotive Technician will be exposed to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The temperature in the work environment varies and could include extreme heat and/or extreme cold depending on the ambient temperatures outside. The use of safety goggles or other PPE may be required when working in these conditions.The Senior Automotive Technician must be able to meet the following physical requirements: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.We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities upon request.