Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and uses leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and required repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assists and trains technicians and mechanics. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and are required to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Testing and registration fees are company-paid regardless of test outcome, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. The position uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The listed pay range is $23.81–$50.01, reflecting regional earning potential that may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. Employees are paid 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.
- Be skilled in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Be skilled in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Be skilled 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.
- A.S.E. certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s 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 adequately 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 A.S.E. 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.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
- Performance incentives.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Professional development resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
