Lead Automotive Technician - Evening / 2nd Shift

United States Postal Service (USPS)

Great Falls (VA)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 82,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

FERS
TSP
PSHB health benefits
FEGLI

Job summary

United States Postal Service in Virginia District is seeking a Lead Automotive Technician for the Dulles area. You will lead a team of lower level technicians and perform the most complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles.

The role requires diagnosing a range of vehicle systems, performing tests with specialized equipment, and maintaining records while guiding others. Evening hours and non-scheduled weekends apply; eligibility for Postal exams is noted.

Qualifications

  • Experience diagnosing automotive systems and reading trouble codes.
  • Ability to perform electrical/electronic and mechanical repairs.
  • Familiarity with electronic diagnostic equipment and service manuals.
  • Experience maintaining vehicle maintenance records.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and perform checks.
  • Perform computerized diagnostic tests and interpret trouble codes.
  • Conduct road tests before and after maintenance.
  • Troubleshoot malfunctioning vehicles from road calls.
  • Schedule and assign work for technicians.
  • Maintain vehicle maintenance records.
  • Provide guidance on repairs and use of diagnostic equipment.
  • Ensure safety compliance and environmental regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting
Automotive diagnostics
Automotive test equipment
Repairs and maintenance
Documentation
Team leadership
Work autonomy
Driving requirement

Tools

Voltage testers (VAT)
Multimeters (VOM)
Scanners

Job description

United States Postal Service in Virginia District is seeking a Lead Automotive Technician for the Dulles area. You will lead a team of lower level technicians and perform the most complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles.

The role requires diagnosing a range of vehicle systems, performing tests with specialized equipment, and maintaining records while guiding others. Evening hours and non-scheduled weekends apply; eligibility for Postal exams is noted.

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