Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leads and mentors a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs vehicles to specifications and explains technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to customers who may not have mechanical backgrounds. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and assist and train other technicians. The position requires obtaining or maintaining A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; the company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated pay range of $26.45–$50.01; actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, productivity, and experience.
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 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 of A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. 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 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 of 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 A.S.E. certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program.
- Performance incentives.
- Paid formal training.
- Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
