Automotive Technician A Tech
About The Position
The Automotive Technician (A Tech) / Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, perform repairs, and help lead and mentor a team in delivering customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing a range of automotive systems, explaining technical diagnoses and repairs to customers, and staying current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within their first two years of employment. The company pays ASE test and registration fees regardless of the result and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated pay range of $26.45–$56.99. Actual earning potential may vary by region, available work, productivity, and experience. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to those with current State Inspection certifications.
Requirements
- Maintain 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 of A1–A8; L1 may count as one, and Brake and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. certifications are preferred.
- State inspection license.
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 A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Paid formal training.
- Bonus for each ASE test passed.
- 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
