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 a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assists and trains other technicians. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and must obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within their first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a listed range of $25.13–$48.03. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. 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.
- Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
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 or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
- A.S.E. certification in at least three of A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s 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 and mechanics in technical activities.
- Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting 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.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- 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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
