Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. Technicians are expected to stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of outcome, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $26.45–$49.36 per hour-equivalent range, with performance-based flat-rate pay. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience, and 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.
- 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/AC.
- Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via 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, with Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s 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 required 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 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 available.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development and career growth resources.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Inclusive and engaging team environment.
- Long-term well-being and work/life effectiveness support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
