Automotive Technician A Tech
About The Position
The Automotive Technician (described in the position summary as a Lead Technician) uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, repair vehicles to specifications, and help lead and mentor technicians to improve customer care and satisfaction. The position involves explaining technical diagnoses and recommended repairs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals, keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training, and assisting and training technicians in technical work. The role requires obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays testing and registration fees regardless of test outcome, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a listed regional range of $29.10–$54.24; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. A $2,750 sign-on bonus is available to first-time hires.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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/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 of A1–A8; L1 may count as one, and 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 non-mechanical individuals.
- Stay current with 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 day one for all teammates.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
