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 stronger customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and required repairs to customers without mechanical expertise, and helping technicians and mechanics perform technical work. Technicians are expected to keep current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and to obtain or maintain ASE 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 technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $25.13–$49.30. The position uses a performance-based flat-rate pay model, with earnings varying according to available work, productivity, experience, and regional conditions. 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.
- ASE certification in at least three of A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. Brakes 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 needed repairs 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 of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- 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 available.
- Formal training and performance incentives.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
