Lead Automotive Diagnostics Technician

Pep Boys Inc; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k) with company match

PTO & holiday pay

On-demand pay

Job summary

Pep Boys Inc. is seeking an automotive Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, using experience to guide a team and deliver outstanding customer care.

You will explain diagnoses and repairs to customers, stay current with automotive technology, mentor colleagues, and maintain shop organization while adhering to safety policies. This role requires flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of automotive mechanical diagnosis, problem-solving and repair experience.
• 4+ ASE certifications preferred (A4, A5 plus 2 from A1, A6, A7, A8, L1).
• Section 609 certification required.
• State Inspection license if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications across brakes, suspension, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers as needed.
• Mentor and lead the shop team to improve customer care and satisfaction.
• Continuously learn new automotive technologies through formal training.
• Maintain an organized, safe, compliant shop and communicate repair issues to management.

Skills

Automotive diagnostics

Customer communication

Team leadership

Mentoring

Electrical systems

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ASE Certifications

Job description

Pep Boys Inc. is seeking an automotive Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, using experience to guide a team and deliver outstanding customer care.

You will explain diagnoses and repairs to customers, stay current with automotive technology, mentor colleagues, and maintain shop organization while adhering to safety policies. This role requires flexibility to work days, nights, and weekends as needed.