Lead/Senior Tech
About The Position
The Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and repairs to customers who may not have mechanical knowledge, and helps technicians and mechanics perform technical work. Technicians keep current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and are required to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of results, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Pay range: $25.13–$48.03. Technicians are compensated through a performance-based flat-rate system that pays a predetermined amount for each eligible task. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. All employees receive pay at or above applicable minimum-wage requirements.
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.
- A.S.E. certification in at least three of A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. 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 clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
- Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
- Assist and train technicians and mechanics in performing 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 on day one.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Paid on-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program available.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Supportive onboarding and regular mentorship.
- Professional development and training resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities and community involvement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
