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 a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The position diagnoses and repairs a range of vehicle systems, communicates technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and supports the development of other technicians. Technicians are expected to stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of test result, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. The position uses a flat-rate compensation model, paying a predetermined amount for each eligible task. The advertised pay range is $25.13–$40.92; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, experience, and regional factors. Pay will meet or exceed 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 via third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
- A.S.E. certification in at least three areas from 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 clearly 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 areas from 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.
- Paid formal training.
- Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness resources and long-term well-being support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
