Automotive General Service Technician

General Service Technician – Start Your Automotive Career with a Winning Team!

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry with a company that values your potential, rewards your hard work, and promotes from within? Tate Boys is the place for YOU!

We're on the hunt for a General Service Technician who's ready to roll up their sleeves and get under the hood. Whether you're already experienced or just passionate about cars and want to learn from the best—this is your opportunity to grow with an industry leader!

Tate Boys is proud to be part of Sun Auto Tire & Service, a leading provider of automotive services with a family of trusted brands serving communities coast to coast. We're committed to integrity, excellence, and developing our team.

Starting Pay $14–$17 per hour, depending on your experience and skill set.

Benefits:

• Bi-Weekly Competitive Pay
• Sundays Off – Enjoy Work-Life Balance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Opportunities – Many of our leaders started here!

What You'll Do:

As a General Service Technician, you'll help keep our customers safe on the road by performing:

• Tire mounting, dismounting, balancing & rotation
• Oil changes and other light vehicle maintenance
• Multi-point inspections & documenting vehicle conditions
• Keeping the shop clean, organized, and safe
• Requires driving vehicles in a safe and courteous manner obeying all traffic laws
• Pick up Parts and supplies
• Transport customers as needed
• Follows all safety procedures and reports any concerns to direct supervisor
• Supporting team members with other assigned tasks
• Adheres to Sun Auto's core values, and all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Sun Auto Tire & Service Employee Handbook

Qualifications:

A strong work ethic and willingness to learn Some knowledge of basic automotive systems (preferred) Valid driver's license and clean driving record Must be at least 18 years old High school diploma or equivalent (preferred) Flexibility to work Saturdays (with Sundays off!)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The General Service 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 General Service 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.

Previous automotive experience preferred, but we will consider energetic and hard-working individuals with a passion for cars. Candidates must have a high level of motivation and be able to work in a fast-paced environment -- there is ALWAYS something to do.

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.