Lead Automotive Maintenance Technician

Cox Enterprises; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Lead Auto Maintenance Technician to oversee high-quality vehicle repair and preventative maintenance in a fast-paced shop. You’ll perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards.

Lead and mentor technicians, prioritize repair orders, and coordinate with service advisors to keep customers informed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lead and mentor technicians.
• Ability to perform advanced diagnostics and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-quality vehicle repair and preventative maintenance.
• Perform advanced diagnostics.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Coordinate with service advisors to inform customers.
• Prioritize repair orders and optimize shop workflow.
• Uphold inventory and tool care.
• Support safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Advanced diagnostics

Leadership / mentorship

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Workflow optimization

Inventory management

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Lead Auto Maintenance Technician to oversee high-quality vehicle repair and preventative maintenance in a fast-paced shop. You’ll perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and ensure all work meets safety and quality standards. Lead and mentor technicians, prioritize repair orders, and coordinate with service advisors to keep customers informed. You’ll help optimize shop workflow, uphold inventory and tool care, and support a people-first culture focused on safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.