Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, communicates technical diagnoses and repair needs to non-mechanical individuals, and assists and trains technicians. Technicians are expected to stay current with automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Test and registration fees are company-paid regardless of the result, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. The position has a $2,500 sign-on bonus and a stated pay range of $27.77–$58.73. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay; actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. Pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Demonstrate skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrate skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrate 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 and air conditioning.
- 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. Brake and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air-conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
- Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
- 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
- $2,500 sign-on bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
- Paid vacation and holidays
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
- Flexible work schedule
- 401(k) match
- On-demand daily pay program
- Performance incentives
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees
- Paid formal training
- Bonus for each ASE test passed
- Professional development, training, and regular mentorship
- Supportive onboarding experience
- Corporate social responsibility activities
- Agility and work/life effectiveness support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
