Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The position diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, communicates technical diagnoses and repair needs to customers, supports the development of technicians and mechanics, and keeps current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Pay ranges from $25.13 to $51.24. Compensation uses a performance-based flat-rate model, with earnings depending on available work, individual productivity and experience; the stated range may vary by region. All employees receive pay at or above applicable minimum wage requirements. The role includes medical, dental and vision coverage starting on day one, paid vacation and holidays, training and company-funded ASE certifications, a flexible work schedule, a 401(k) match and an on-demand daily pay program. The company also describes professional development, mentorship, community involvement, an inclusive team and a supportive onboarding experience.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Have skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Have skill in alignment, steering and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Have skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
- Hold current federal, state and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
- Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
- Have reading, writing and math skills.
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, or automotive heating/AC.
- Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
- ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
- Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
- Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
- Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
- Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day one for all teammates.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program available.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Paid ASE test and registration fees, whether or not the technician passes.
- Bonus for each ASE test passed.
- Professional development resources.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
