Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward better customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are expected to assist and train other technicians and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $21.85–$38.44, using a performance-based flat-rate model. Actual earnings may vary by region, available work, productivity, and experience. Employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage. The role offers company-funded training and certifications, a flexible work schedule, and a range of health, retirement, and paid-time-off benefits.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Demonstrated skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering and suspension systems and alignments.
- Skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
- Current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
- Reading, writing, and math skills.
Nice To Haves
- Three 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 one area from A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.
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 necessary 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 three 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.
- Performance incentives.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development and career growth resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
