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 and explains technical findings and needed repairs to customers or other non-mechanical individuals. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and assist and train other technicians. The position requires obtaining or maintaining 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, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. The position uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The listed pay range is $25.13–$58.73, reflecting regional earning potential that 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 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 of A1–A8; L1 may count as one, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air-conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
- Explain technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
- Stay current with 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 on 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.
- Paid formal training.
- A supportive onboarding experience.
- Training and regular mentorship for professional growth.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness support and long-term well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
