Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and repairs to customers who are not mechanics, and helps train other technicians. 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. Certification test and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is based on a flat-rate model that pays a predetermined amount for each eligible task. The listed pay range is $23.81–$40.87; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to first-time hires.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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. 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 required repairs clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
- Keep 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 the first day 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.
- Formal training and performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
- Professional development and career-growth 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
