Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Lead Technician position uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. Technicians diagnose and repair vehicle systems to specifications and explain technical diagnoses and required repairs to non-mechanical individuals. They stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and assist and train other technicians and mechanics. The role uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model, with a stated pay range of $29.10–$59.42. Actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, productivity, and experience. Employees are paid at least the applicable minimum wage. The position requires obtaining or maintaining 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.
Requirements
- Have 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.
- 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.s 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.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
