Automotive Technician A Tech
About The Position
The Lead Technician role uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. Technicians diagnose and repair vehicle systems to specifications, explain technical diagnoses and required repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and keep current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The role also includes assisting and training other technicians and mechanics, and obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Testing and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. The position uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The listed pay range is $26.45–$55.16, reflecting regional earning potential that may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Demonstrated skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrated skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrated skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
- Hold 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
- 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 of the three. Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications 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 necessary 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 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.
- Performance incentives.
- Paid formal training.
- Company-paid ASE test and registration fees, regardless of test result.
- Bonus for each ASE test passed.
- Professional development and regular mentorship.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
