Lead Automotive Technician

Paycom; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Eitas is seeking a skilled Lead Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair complex vehicle systems at our Kansas City facility. You will lead a team of technicians and coordinate repairs with drivers and departments to ensure timely, safe service.

In this full-time role you will mentor staff, stay current with automotive technology, and uphold safety and quality standards while delivering dependable service for our clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of automotive/ light and medium duty repair and diagnostic experience including brakes, fuel, ignition, suspension, A/C, electrical, and computer systems.
• Equivalent combination of training, education and experience acceptable.
• Good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automotive/light and medium duty truck systems per preventative maintenance schedule.
• Repair brakes, fuel, ignition, suspension, A/C, electrical, and computer systems safely and efficiently.
• Meet or exceed efficiency requirements per Eitas policy.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to technicians and customers.
• Maintain tools and assist in workload coordination for other technicians.
• Train, mentor, and support technicians in repair techniques and safety practices.
• Respond to service requests and report mechanical issues to management.
• Maintain shop area in a safe, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Be available for emergency service and complete paperwork for services performed.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Tooling proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Lead Automotive Technician

Job Location: Department of Transportation - Kansas City, MO 64133

Eitas is a mission driven organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Jackson County. Eitas strives to support choice and community inclusion for the people we serve. The organization values Grace, Excellence, Nothing About Me Without Me, Teamwork, Learning, and Embracing Eitas Mission.

Full time schedule Monday – Friday (with overtime as needed). Comprehensive benefit package, including health, vision, and dental. Company‑paid life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. 22 days of PTO earned in the first year, 12 holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automotive/light and medium duty truck systems in accordance with the preventative maintenance schedule.
• Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel, ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems to specifications, in a safe and timely manner.
• Meet or exceed the minimum efficiency ratings as required by eitas policy.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to other technicians, internal and external customers as needed.
• Install necessary accessories in vehicles as needed.
• Assist in assigning and coordinating workload for other technicians as needed.
• Train, mentor, and support current and newly hired technicians in repair techniques, safety practices, and best practices for automotive repair.
• Respond to service requests submitted by drivers regarding the general maintenance or condition of the vehicles.
• Keep management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur.
• Supply and maintain your own set of basic tools on site to utilize for work performed.
• Maintain current knowledge of new technical information and techniques through formal training sessions to stay abreast of rapidly changing automotive technology.
• Maintain the condition of the shop area in a safe, clean and orderly fashion.
• Be available for emergency service in the event of an en‑route vehicle breakdown.
• Complete required paperwork on all in‑house and outside services performed on each vehicle.
• Assist other mechanics in performing technical activities as needed.
• Be sensitive to the needs of our passengers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of ten years of automotive/light and medium duty truck/van repair and diagnostic experience, including brake systems, primary and/or advanced fuel systems, ignition, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems, electrical systems, and proficiency in scan tool diagnostics;
• or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent and that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
• Good driving record.

Application Deadline: July 3, 2026

Eitas is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.