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 involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, communicating technical diagnoses and repair needs to customers or other non-mechanical individuals, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and are required 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 testing and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a listed range of $29.10–$58.04. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The company states that compensation meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Have skills in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Have skills in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Have skills 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.
- Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, or automotive heating/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 areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three, 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 needed repairs 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 areas from 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 A.S.E. certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program available.
- Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Community involvement and 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
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
