Lead Automotive Technician

Get Spiffy Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Give Back Day

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Get Spiffy Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Lead Automotive Technician to diagnose complex vehicle issues, mentor junior technicians, and ensure high-quality repairs and efficiency.

You will serve as a technical leader, supervise workflows, uphold safety standards, and often interact with customers to explain repairs. This full-time, on-site role offers growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company and a stable schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience leading automotive technician teams.
• Ability to diagnose complex vehicle issues and mentor others.
• Willingness to work with customers to explain repairs.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Mentor technicians, provide guidance on diagnostics/repairs and ensure quality assurance.
• Operational Management: Schedule daily/weekly tasks and monitor repair progress to meet deadlines.
• Maintenance & Diagnostics: Perform high-quality maintenance including oil changes, tire rotations, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Administrative Duties: Oversee inventory, parts ordering, and payroll for the team.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean, OSHA-compliant, and safe working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Diagnostics

Customer communication

Job description

Description

LEAD AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN

Aa a Lead Automotive Technician you will diagnoses complex vehicle issues, mentor junior technicians, and ensure high-quality repairs and efficiency. You will function as a technical leader, overseeing workflows, upholding safety standards, and often working directly with customers to explain repairs.

SHIFT:7am-4pm

What's In It For You?

• $35/hour (guaranteed 30+hours, not flat rate)
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision
• Paid time off + 1 Give Back Day
• Stable, full-time hours (no seasonal fluctuation)
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Mentor technicians, provide guidance on complex diagnostics/repairs (engines, brakes, HVAC), and ensure quality assurance.
• Operational Management: Manage daily/weekly schedules, assign tasks, and monitor repair progress to meet deadlines.
• Maintenance & Diagnostics: Perform hands-on, high-quality maintenance, including oil changes, tire rotations, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Administrative Duties: Oversee inventory, manage parts ordering, and handle payroll for the team.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain a clean, organized, OSHA-compliant, and safe working environment.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5 years previous experience as an automotive mechanic, with a preference for fleet or commercial experience.
• Leadership Skills: Proven capability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in varying, often extreme, temperature conditions (hot/cold), and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Schedule Flexibility: Position may require evening or overnight shifts