Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems, explaining technical findings and needed repairs to customers, keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and helping other technicians develop their skills. Technicians work under a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model. The listed regional pay range is $30.42–$55.49; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered at 90 days. The company pays for ASE test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Employees must obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within their first two years of employment.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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 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.
- ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three, and Brake and Steering & Suspension ASE 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 necessary repairs clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
- Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
- Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
- Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- $2,000 sign-on bonus at 90 days.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program.
- Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Inclusive and engaging team and work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
