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 drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and helps train other technicians and mechanics. 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 of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees, regardless of test outcome, and provides a bonus for each test passed. The position uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The stated pay range is $25.13–$49.36; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The role requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive customer and company vehicles, along with applicable certifications or licenses.
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 certification or license 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 via third-party assessments/certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
- A.S.E. certification in at least three of A1–A8; L1 can 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 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 of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day 1 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 pay (daily pay) program available.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Paid formal training.
- A supportive onboarding experience.
- Training and regular mentorship for development and growth.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness and long-term well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
