Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician diagnoses and repairs automotive systems while applying technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help drive customer care and satisfaction. The role includes explaining diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical individuals, keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid training, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within their first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of the result and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated range of $25.13–$45.55. Actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, productivity, and experience. All employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage.
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.
- 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/AC.
- Five years of automotive repair experience, skills demonstrated 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, with Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications 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 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; test and registration fees are paid regardless of result, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program available.
- Formal training and performance incentives.
- Professional development resources and regular mentorship.
- 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
