Lead Automotive Technician

United States Postal Service (USPS); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Postal Service (USPS) is seeking a Lead Automotive Technician in Reston, VA to oversee maintenance and repair of postal delivery vehicles. The role includes diagnosing complex mechanical and electrical issues and ensuring fleet readiness to support reliable mail service.

The lead technician provides hands-on repair, mentors junior technicians, enforces OSHA and USPS safety standards, maintains service records, coordinates parts and vendors, and collaborates with supervisors to

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of postal delivery vehicles.
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance.
• Provide hands-on repair and mentorship to junior technicians.
• Enforce OSHA and USPS safety standards.
• Maintain accurate service records and logs.
• Coordinate parts, supplies and vendor engagements.
• Collaborate with supervisors to minimize downtime in a structured, unionized setting.

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.