Fleet Lead Technician

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Technician to oversee vehicle maintenance and repairs for county-owned vehicles. This role involves guiding a team of technicians, performing thorough inspections, and ensuring high-quality repairs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in automotive systems, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to the efficiency and reliability of essential services.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience as an automotive technician with diverse vehicle systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist a team of technicians ensuring quality assurance.
• Perform vehicle maintenance and thorough inspections of all vehicle systems.

Skills

Automotive Repair

Team Leadership

Diagnostic Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Automotive Technology

Job description

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.

Job Duties:

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

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.

Experience:

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 workspace and follow all safety protocols.

Licensure:

Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License at all times.

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) or access to an area where CJIS is received, maintained, or stored either manually or electronically (i.e., custodian, maintenance).

Automatic Disqualification:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor)
• Family Violence conviction

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Education:

An associate degree in automotive technology or a related field is preferred

Completion of an Automotive program from accredited trade school or college

Experience:

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.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Able to work in hot and cold conditions and in tight places

May be exposed to dust, dirt, fumes, etc.

Able be able to lift and/or move 50 lbs.

Must be available to work various shifts

May be asked to work at different shop locations based on Fleet Workload

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

About the company

Office of Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, P.E.