Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems to specifications, explains technical issues and necessary repairs to customers or other non-mechanical individuals, and helps technicians and mechanics develop their technical skills. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The position uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model, with the stated regional pay range reflecting potential earnings that may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience.
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, 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 of the three. Brakes 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 needed repairs clearly to non-mechanical individuals.
- Stay current with rapidly 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 day one for teammates.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications; test and registration fees are paid whether the technician passes or fails, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program available.
- Performance-based flat-rate compensation.
- Formal training, performance incentives, and competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
- Professional development and career growth resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities and opportunities for community involvement.
- Supportive, inclusive team and work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
