Fleet Lead Technician

Harris County•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Harris County Universal Services Fleet Services, you get something that can be hard to find in the automotive industry: stability. You’re paid for the time you work—not the hours someone else decides a repair should take. No fighting over tickets. No commission roller coaster. No chasing flag hours. No wondering what next week’s paycheck will look like. Instead, bring your automotive skills to a career where you can focus on what you do best: diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles that keep Harris County moving. And the benefits go beyond your paycheck. Harris County offers paid time off, paid holidays, sick leave, comprehensive benefits, retirement, training, and opportunities to grow your career. Same skills. More stability. A career built for the long haul. Leave flat rate behind. Bring your skills to Harris County. Under general supervision, the Lead Technician is responsible for performing required vehicle maintenance and thorough inspections of all vehicle systems, diagnosing, and troubleshooting issues, and performing high-quality and efficient repairs to county-owned vehicles and equipment, as assigned in accordance with Harris County Fleet Services and OEM standards. In addition to these duties, the Lead Technician will oversee a team of technicians, providing guidance and support, particularly on problematic vehicles and rechecks. They will assist with quality assurance, training, and may serve as a backup coordinator to help manage productivity and workflow.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as an automotive technician, with significant time spent on various vehicle systems (engine, brakes, steering, suspension, A/C, electrical).
Must have the ability to work well with others in a diverse and high-volume environment.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess strong organizational skills.
Must move with a purpose in a high-volume environment.
Must have the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments.
Must maintain a professional appearance and manner.
Must maintain a clean work space and follow all safety protocols.
Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License at all times.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree in automotive technology or a related field is preferred or Completion of an Automotive program from accredited trade school or college
Previous experience in a leadership role or as a senior technician is preferred, demonstrating capability in overseeing and training junior technicians.
Experience in a dealership or fleet maintenance environment is highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

Oversee and assist a team of technicians providing guidance on problematic vehicles, rechecks, and ensuring quality assurance.
Perform required Vehicle Maintenance and thorough inspection of all Vehicle Systems, including Engine, Brakes, Steering, Suspension, A/C, and Electrical
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform high quality and efficient repairs with a "fix it right, the first time" approach
Perform Quality Control Inspections on vehicles repaired in-house and at vendors to ensure repairs are completed to Fleet Standards.
Create Estimates and communicate directly and effectively with Service Coordinators and Parts Department
Assist with training and development of technicians, ensuring they follow best practices and maintain high standards of work
Serve as a backup service coordinator as needed