Lead Automotive Service Technician

ZipRecruiter; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the camper van service industry seeks a skilled Lead Automotive Technician. The ideal candidate will uphold safety standards, mentor junior technicians, and ensure high-quality service work. Join a passionate team dedicated to quality and alternative living.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in automotive mechanics and/or van conversion industry.
• Any prior management experience.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing suspension upgrades, oil changes, and alignments.
• Mentoring junior technicians and performing quality control checks.
• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Skills

Automotive Mechanics

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Opportunity

Titan Vans is seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Lead Automotive Technician to run point and execute high-quality service work on vans. We aim to build the department into a leader in camper van service. As a Lead Technician, you will report directly to your manager, uphold safety standards, ensure high-quality results, and mentor junior & current technicians. This role requires a proactive, entrepreneurial, solution-oriented professional with a strong technical background, a commitment to safety, and dedication to quality assurance. We seek results-driven, experienced, motivated leaders who are collaborative, process-driven, and possess a strong work ethic to join our rapidly growing team.

Responsibilities

• Limited customer service and interface

• Documentation of work orders

• Maintaining a safe and organized work environment

• Adhering to safety protocols

• Meeting daily cleanliness and organization goals

• Performing and overseeing suspension upgrades, bolt-ons, oil changes, alignments, and other essential services

• Acting as a mentor to new & current technicians, providing guidance and sharing expertise to elevate team skills and maintain quality standards

• Performing routine quality control (QC) checks on all completed service jobs, ensuring work meets Titan Vans’ standards

• Explaining diagnoses, repairs, and modifications to clients, offering guidance and expert recommendations

• Serving as the main point of contact for other automotive service technicians on the floor

• Maintaining strong communication with your manager

• Exhibiting excellent communication skills and willingness to work in a team environment

• Ensuring all critical parts are checked and tested

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years in automotive mechanics and/or van conversion industry

• Any prior management experience

• Skilled with suspension repairs and upgrades, brake upgrades and service, alignments, wheels/tires, oil changes, Service A and B completions

• Proficient with power tools and able to navigate a busy shop environment safely and precisely

• Comfortable taking the lead on installations and quality control checks

• Willing to mentor junior technicians

• Committed to maintaining a clean and organized workspace including tool carts, walkways, shop floor, and storage racks

Company Description

Titan Vans is driven by the relentless pursuit of quality. Established in summer 2017, we create beautifully handcrafted, durable vans in a supportive and dynamic work environment. Passionate about alternative living, we aim to get people outside doing what they love. Our team members are climbers, skiers, mountain bikers, and adventurers who live and breathe van life. We specialize in off-the-grid vans, believing you can do and experience more with less. We use high-quality, sustainable products to produce durable and striking designs that withstand the test of time. We cater to all clients, big or small, and are always available to answer questions.