Lead Automotive Technician

United States Postal Service (USPS); Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Postal Service (USPS) seeks a Lead Automotive Technician to oversee maintenance and repair of postal delivery vehicles in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

You will diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues, schedule preventive maintenance, mentor junior technicians, enforce OSHA standards, and ensure fleet readiness.

This role requires coordinating with supervisors and managing parts and service records to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues on vehicular systems.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance and fleet readiness.
• Ability to mentor junior technicians and enforce safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of postal delivery vehicles.
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate service records and coordinates parts.
• Mentor technicians and enforce OSHA safety standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors to minimize downtime.

Job description

The United States Postal Service (USPS) seeks a Lead Automotive Technician to oversee maintenance and repair of postal delivery vehicles in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. This role diagnoses complex mechanical and electrical issues, schedules and performs preventive maintenance, and ensures fleet readiness to support reliable mail service. The lead technician provides hands-on repair, mentors junior technicians, enforces OSHA and USPS safety standards, maintains accurate service records, coordinates parts and vendors, and collaborates with supervisors to minimize downtime within a structured, unionized setting.