Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership skills to guide and mentor a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to customers, and keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within their first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of the result and provides a bonus for each test passed. Pay is listed at $25.13–$48.53. Technicians are paid under a performance-based flat-rate model, with compensation depending on available work, individual productivity, and experience. The stated rates reflect earning potential in the region and may vary. Employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Skilled in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Skilled in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Skilled in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
- Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
- 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 of A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. 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 of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- 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 pay program.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Paid formal training.
- ASE test and registration fees paid by the company, pass or fail.
- Bonus for each ASE test passed.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness support and long-term well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
