Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The 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 findings and required repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assists and trains technicians and mechanics. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and are expected to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Test and registration fees are company-paid whether or not the technician passes, and bonuses are paid for each test passed. The position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a stated pay range of $26.45–$40.92. Compensation is flat-rate and performance-based; actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. Pay rates may also vary by region. The company states that employee 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.
- Be skilled in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Be skilled in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Be skilled in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
- Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
- Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
- Have 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 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. 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 adequately 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
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one
- Paid vacation and holidays
- On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications
- Company-paid A.S.E. test and registration fees, whether the technician passes or fails
- Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed
- Flexible work schedule
- 401(k) match
- On-demand pay (daily pay) program available
- Professional development, training, and regular mentorship
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees
- Performance incentives
- Supportive onboarding experience
- Corporate social responsibility activities
- Inclusive and supportive team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
