Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, communicating technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and helping technicians and mechanics develop their technical skills. 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 testing and registration fees regardless of the test result, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay. The listed pay range is $23.81–$40.92; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, experience, and regional factors. Pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- 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.
- Strong understanding of engine repair.
- Strong understanding of engine performance.
- Strong understanding of automatic transmission/transaxle.
- Strong understanding of manual drivetrain/transmission.
- Strong understanding of automotive heating and air conditioning.
- 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 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 necessary 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 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.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Performance incentives.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Professional development resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
