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 role involves diagnosing and repairing a range of vehicle systems, explaining technical diagnoses and repair needs to customers, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians are expected to stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Certification test and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Pay is based on a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The stated pay range is $25.13–$50.01; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The position offers training, benefits, and development opportunities as described in the posting.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times 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.
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. 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 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 ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program available.
- Formal training and performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
