Senior Automotive Technician
About The Position
Lamb's Automotive, part of the Sun Auto Network, is hiring a Senior Automotive Technician in McNeil, Texas. This full-time role pays $30.00 to $45.00 per hour at flag rate, depending on experience and certifications. The technician performs advanced diagnosis and complex mechanical and electrical repairs in line with manufacturer and company standards and MAP guidelines. The position serves as a technical resource for the store, supports quality control on high-risk work and comebacks, and partners with Store Managers and Service Advisors to communicate repair recommendations and expected outcomes. The role also includes mentoring technicians and contributing to a values-driven shop culture focused on quality, learning, belonging, and career development. The work takes place in an automotive shop, with exposure to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. The position requires standing and walking, regular bending and crouching, lifting, and using required personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of automotive technician experience performing diagnosis and repair across multiple vehicle systems, including the demonstrated ability to handle complex repairs independently.
- Advanced diagnostic capability using scan tools, meters, and service information, including the ability to create and follow a structured test plan.
- ASE certifications appropriate to assigned work, or equivalent demonstrated competency, and commitment to ongoing training.
- Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
- State Inspector License in applicable locations, or ability to obtain and maintain it as required by the store.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and walk to access various areas of the building.
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly, with full range of motion in arms and hands.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently.
- Ability to communicate with customers, service advisors, managers, and shop teammates.
- Vision sufficient to detect color and depth and to refocus; ability to use safety goggles or other PPE as required.
Nice To Haves
- ASE Master Technician certification or multiple ASE A-series certifications.
- L1 Advanced Engine Performance Specialist certification.
- Experience with advanced drivability and electrical diagnosis and interpreting scan data, including freeze-frame and live data.
- Experience performing quality checks, comeback support, dispatch support, or other advanced repair services.
- Leadership or mentoring experience, including coaching others on standard work and diagnostic best practices.
- High school diploma or equivalent, technical school, or vocational training.
Responsibilities
- Perform Digital Vehicle and Multi-Point Inspections, recording accurate measurements, notes, photos, and prioritized safety findings.
- Lead diagnosis of complex mechanical, electrical, drivability, intermittent, and comeback concerns using scan tools, meters, and systematic testing.
- Perform advanced electrical, drivability, and major mechanical repairs to manufacturer and company standards.
- Validate repairs with road tests, relearns or resets, and safety-critical checks to help prevent repeat failures.
- Verify repairs and flag process gaps that contribute to comebacks.
- Explain repair options, priorities, risks, and expected outcomes to Store Managers and Service Advisors.
- Help explain complex vehicle issues to customers to build trust and confidence.
- Mentor and coach technicians, sharing diagnostic and repair best practices.
- Model safe work practices, use required PPE, maintain tools and equipment, and follow company policies and shop procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, including bonus or commission opportunities
- Paid training and hands-on development
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Career advancement opportunities, including growth toward Lead Technician and technical leadership roles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
