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 needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and helps technicians develop their technical skills. Technicians are expected to stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays testing and registration fees whether the technician passes or fails, and provides a bonus for each test passed. Pay is listed at $27.77–$55.49. Technicians are paid under a performance-based flat-rate model, with predetermined compensation for eligible tasks. Actual earnings may vary by available work, productivity, and experience, and 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.
- 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/AC.
- Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills through third-party assessments/certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
- ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE 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 to non-mechanical individuals.
- Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
- Assist and train technicians/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
- Competitive pay with a performance-based flat-rate compensation model.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
- Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- 401(k) plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
