Lead Automotive Technician — Evening Fleet Maintenance

United States Postal Service (USPS); Reston (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

United States Postal Service in Virginia District seeks a Lead Automotive Technician to supervise lower level technicians and perform the most complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles. You will provide guidance, maintain records, and ensure safety compliance in a vehicle maintenance facility.

Applicants must demonstrate diagnostic skills, proficiency with test equipment, and ability to train others as needed.

Qualifications

• Observe, test, analyze, and isolate trouble in automotive systems using appropriate test equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic diagnostic equipment and how to interpret data.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on vehicle systems including emissions, fuel delivery, and braking.
• Maintain accurate records and complete repair paperwork.
• Collaborate with team to diagnose and fix vehicle issues safely.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and perform checks on major systems.
• Perform computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment.
• Conduct road tests before and after maintenance and repairs; annotate vehicle problems on work orders.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning vehicles and identify faulty parts.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance records and update repair time estimates.
• Provide guidance to mechanics on difficult repairs and use of diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting and diagnosis

Automotive test equipment

Minor and major repairs

Paperwork

Working with others

Working without immediate supervision

Driving Requirements

Tools

VAT (voltage/amperage testers)

Multimeters

Scanners

Gas analyzers

Job description

United States Postal Service in Virginia District seeks a Lead Automotive Technician to supervise lower level technicians and perform the most complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles. You will provide guidance, maintain records, and ensure safety compliance in a vehicle maintenance facility.

Applicants must demonstrate diagnostic skills, proficiency with test equipment, and ability to train others as needed.