Lead Automotive Technician - Diagnostics & Team Leadership

BIG O TIRES - Monteverde Group; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

BIG O TIRES - Monteverde Group is seeking an Automotive Lead Service Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while guiding a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. This role demands leadership and technical excellence in a fast-growing franchise.

You will lead vehicle inspections, train fellow technicians, and ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications, with opportunities for advancement in a progressive work environment.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and math skills required.
• Valid automobile driver's license required.
• 3–5 years automotive repair experience; vocational training or third-party certificates acceptable.
• ASE certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 required; new hires may have up to 2 years to comply.
• Maintains applicable federal, state and local certifications/licenses.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to manufacture specifications.
• Experience in brake/hydraulic, diagnostics, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension, A/C and computer systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to customers clearly.
• Shop Leader: oversee Vehicle Inspection Program and mentor other technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Diagnostics

Communication

Education

Vocational-Technical School

ASE certification (A1-A8)

Job description

BIG O TIRES - Monteverde Group is seeking an Automotive Lead Service Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while guiding a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. This role demands leadership and technical excellence in a fast-growing franchise.

You will lead vehicle inspections, train fellow technicians, and ensure repairs meet manufacturer specifications, with opportunities for advancement in a progressive work environment.