Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The position diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical customers, and helps train other technicians. Technicians are expected to keep current with automotive technology through paid formal training and obtain or maintain ASE certification in at least five areas among A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The role uses a flat-rate compensation model, with a stated pay range of $26.45–$40.87; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available to first-time hires.
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, skills demonstrated through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a vocational-technical school program.
- ASE certification in at least three areas among 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, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air-conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
- Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs 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 among A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.
- 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.
- Paid formal training.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Paid ASE test and registration fees, whether or not the test is passed.
- Bonus for each ASE test passed.
- Professional development and regular mentorship.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
