Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing a range of vehicle systems, explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and 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 test and registration fees whether or not a test is passed, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated pay range of $23.81–$52.04. Actual earnings may vary by regional work availability, individual productivity, and experience. All employees receive pay meeting or exceeding applicable minimum wage requirements.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Demonstrate skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrate skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrate skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
- Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
- 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 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, with Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. certifications 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 necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
- Stay current with 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.
- 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.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
