Automotive General Service Technician

General Service Technician

Start your automotive career with a winning team at Plaza Tire Service, part of Sun Auto Tire & Service, a leading provider of automotive services. We value your potential, reward your hard work, and promote from within.

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

Plaza Tire Service is committed to integrity, excellence, and developing our team.

Starting Pay

$14–$16 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
• Driving vehicles in a safe and courteous manner obeying all traffic laws
• Pick up Parts and supplies
• Transport customers as needed
• Follow all safety procedures and report any concerns to direct supervisor
• Supporting team members with other assigned tasks
• Adhering 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.