Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses 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 role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical customers, and helping technicians develop their technical skills. Technicians are expected to stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Testing and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay. The stated pay range is $23.81–$49.30, with actual earning potential varying by region, available work, 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, 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 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 on 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.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
