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 guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The position diagnoses and repairs automotive systems, explains technical issues and needed repairs to customers, stays current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assists and trains other technicians. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays testing and registration fees regardless of the result, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated regional earning range of $26.45–$51.24. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. Pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements. The role includes training, vacation and holidays, healthcare benefits, and a 401(k) plan, among other offerings.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Demonstrated skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrated skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrated skill 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, skills demonstrated 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. Brake and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. 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 necessary repairs to people without mechanical expertise.
- 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 and flat-rate compensation.
- Paid formal training.
- Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed.
- Supportive onboarding and regular mentorship.
- Professional development and career-growth resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
