- Company: Sun Auto Tire and Service
- Location: Higley, Arizona
- Salary: Pay not listed
Sun Auto Tire and Service at a glance
sunautotireandservice.comSun Auto Tire and Service is a multi-state tire and auto service chain. Trade coverage reports growth past 550 locations, including Colorado entry via 23 acquisitions and further Alabama buys (Tire Review).
JOB TITLE: Junior Automotive Technician
The Opportunity
Sun Auto Tire and Service, a multi-location business in Higley, Arizona, is seeking a Junior Automotive Technician to join our team. Kerry's Care (part of the Sun Auto Network) offers preventive maintenance, vehicle diagnostics, and automotive repairs.
Your Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair customer vehicles effectively and efficiently
- Adhere to MAP guidelines and dealership, manufacturer’s, and company standards
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Communicate with customers regarding vehicle issues and repairs
- Participate in ongoing training and development programs
What You Bring
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Basic knowledge of automotive systems and repair procedures
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Prior experience in an automotive repair shop is a plus, but not required
About the Company
Sun Auto Tire and Service is part of Kerry's Care, a network of multi-location businesses providing preventive maintenance, vehicle diagnostics, and automotive repairs. We are committed to excellence in customer service and employee development.
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Recent news
- Sun Auto Tire & Service enters Colorado with 23 acquisitions - Aftermarket Matters
- Sun Auto Tire & Service Expands Alabama Presence Through Two Acquisitions - PR Newswire
- Sun Auto Tire & Service Expands to Over 550 Locations - Tire Review Magazine
- Four Corners Acquires 14 Sun Auto Tire & Service Properties for $26M - Yahoo Finance
- Sun Auto acquires 23 DAS shops, expands into Colorado - Tire Business
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Working in Higley, Arizona
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Role is on-site in Higley, Arizona, Arizona—not remote. Arizona sits in the Southwest U.S., with Phoenix-metro communities like Gilbert nearby (Arizona overview).
Arizona is a landlocked state in the Southwestern United States, sharing the Four Corners region with Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. It also borders Nevada to the northwest and California to the west, and shares an international border with the Mexican states of Sonora and Baja California to the south and southwest. Its capital and largest city is Phoenix, which is the most populous state capital
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 187,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Unemployment rate in Arizona: 4.9% — via U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Cost of living in Arizona: 0.7% above the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Arizona: $15.15/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Arizona: $59,779 — via FRED
Home prices in Arizona (year over year): +2.3% — via FRED
Median household income in Maricopa County: $85,518 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Maricopa County: 26 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Maricopa County: Drove Alone (65%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Maricopa County: 93% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby green space: 2 parks within 1.5km — closest is Desert Sky Park. via OpenStreetMap
Typical climate: average high 85°F / low 57°F year-round (summers around 103°F, winters around 41°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Least walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,583/mo · $1,839/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 401m (1,316 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
About this role & career path
O*NET frames related work under Automotive Technician paths (SOC 17-3027.01): inspection, test setup, data review, and documentation. Adjacent titles include Automotive Engineering Technician and Performance Technician (O*NET).
Traits that fit this role
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. — via O*NET
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Salary & compensation
Workers in Architecture & Engineering occupations earn a national median of $95,541 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
- Part/system inspection and defect diagnosis
- Reading schematics, specs, and work orders
- Documenting tests with notes, photos, or sheets
- Following controlled test procedures safely
- Walk through how you inspect a fault and confirm root cause
- Show you can follow specs and document results clearly
- Ask how juniors are mentored across Sun Auto’s multi-location model
Best if you want hands-on junior tech work at a large, expanding tire-and-service brand in the East Valley (Higley/Gilbert area), and you learn by procedure, inspection, and clean documentation.
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Listing facts
- Role Junior Automotive Technician
- Employer Sun Auto Tire and Service
- Location Higley, Arizona
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 26, 2026
- Apply by August 26, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (192 words)
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Typical work in Automotive Technician
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- Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
- Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
- Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
- Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
- Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
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