Lead Auto Maintenance Technician $4,000 Stay On Bonus (Manheim)

cox; Matteson (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

$1.5K Tool Bonus for new techs

Cox Auto University training

GED reimbursement

Free ASE training/certification

Referral bonuses at least $1K

Paid vacation and holidays

Healthcare benefits from day 1

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cox Automotive - USA is seeking a Lead Auto Maintenance Technician to perform advanced automotive repairs and mentor shop personnel. This role emphasizes high-skill diagnostics, guidance, and safety compliance.

The position offers competitive hourly pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for career growth within Cox Auto University programs. Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm, location-based pay depending on final location.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of automotive service and repair experience.
• Ability to drive standard, automatic and electric vehicles.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform level 1–3 auto technician duties and heavy-duty repairs.
• Conduct brakes, drivability, steering, suspension, electrical, and engine work.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and complete repairs.
• Train or guide junior technicians and provide direction as needed.
• Ensure quality control and communicate issues to management.

Skills

Automotive service experience

Vehicle diagnostics

Safe driver

Driver's license required

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Lead Auto Maintenance Technician

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $32.31 - $48.46/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

If it’s part of a vehicle, you know what it is. If it’s broken, you can fix it. You’ve made your bones in the auto tech world and are ready for a job where your talent is truly rewarded.

At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re hiring a Lead Maintenance Tech with skills and savvy to spare. You’re looking for great pay, awesome benefits, stability and leadership opportunities – and we’re looking for someone like you. Keep reading to learn more!

Schedule: Sunday-Thursday 7am-330pm

Benefits

• Competitive pay with opportunities for sign-on bonuses if applicable.

• $1.5K Tool Bonus for our new auto techs.

• Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!

• Once you’re on board, earn referral bonuses. Amount varies based on job type. You’ll earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral you provide.

• 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge. Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.

• Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee-only plan could be FREE if you participate in our health screening program.

• At Cox, we believe in being transparent – please click on this link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our awesome healthcare benefits.

• 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.

• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.

• Great coworkers who love being part of a team.

• Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.

What You’ll Do

You’ll spend a lot of time serving as a master-level auto tech performing heavy duty work and providing direction, guidance and technical expertise to shop personnel. Other responsibilities include:

• Performing the responsibilities of a level 1 - level 3 auto tech.

• Performing a wide range of repairs, including brakes, drivability,steering, suspension, electrical, safety inspections, AC and major engine.

• Performingadvanceddiagnostics and complete repairs.

• Clutchandtransmission replacement.

• Working with individual techs as required to assess specific vehicle needs.

• Provide general guidance/direction or train associates in supporting roles and or less experienced associates

• Perform quality control checks on all work; notify supervisor of exceptional or unsatisfactory work.

• Ensuring auto maintenance standard operating procedures and activities are conducted to deliver desired outcomes.

• Identifyingdevelopmental opportunities in staff.

• Monitoring workflow processes and recommending areas to improve productivity.

• Reviewing and approvingordering and disposition ofparts, supplies andmaterials.

• Alerting management about difficult issues, patterns and trends.

• Modeling safety behaviors and ensuring techs comply with all health, safety and environmental requirements.

Who You Are

From a flat tire to a thrown rod, you know how to fix it. But your skills extend beyond mechanical work; you’re also a great communicator who can inspire others. You have the following qualifications:

Required:

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

• 7+ years of automotive service and repair experience.

• The ability to drivestandard,automatic andelectricvehicles.

Preferred:

• A high school diploma or GED.

• ASE Certifications: A1-9, (L1 in emission states) when required by leadership

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Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.