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 customers or other non-mechanical individuals, and stays current with automotive technology through paid formal training. The position also assists and trains technicians and mechanics, and requires obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of the result, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Pay ranges from $23.81 to $49.36. Technicians are paid under a performance-based flat-rate compensation model, with earnings influenced by 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. The position includes medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one; paid vacation and holidays; on-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications; a flexible work schedule; a 401(k) match; and access to an on-demand daily pay program. Additional offerings include professional development, onboarding, regular mentorship, community involvement, and an inclusive and supportive team environment.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times 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, and Brakes 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 necessary repairs clearly 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
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting 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 available.
- Professional development, onboarding, and regular mentorship.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
- Supportive, inclusive, and engaging team environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
