Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership skills to mentor and guide a team toward better customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical findings and needed repairs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals, and helps technicians develop their technical capabilities. Technicians are expected to stay current with changing 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. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of test outcome, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is based on a flat-rate model that pays a predetermined amount for each eligible task. The listed regional earning range is $26.45–$51.24; actual earnings may vary with available work, productivity, and experience. All employees receive pay meeting or exceeding applicable minimum wage requirements.
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/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 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 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 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.
- Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
