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 position diagnoses and repairs vehicles to specifications and explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to people without mechanical backgrounds. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and assist and train other technicians and mechanics. The role requires obtaining or maintaining A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; test and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $23.81–$40.92, with performance-based flat-rate pay. Actual earnings may vary by region, 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.
- 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, 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. Brake 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 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 on day one for all teammates.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
