Lead Automotive Technician – Evening Shift

United States Postal Service (USPS); Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FERS retirement system

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB)

FEGLI

Dental, vision, and long-term care

Job summary

United States Postal Service in Virginia District seeks a Lead Automotive Technician to supervise lower level technicians in a vehicle maintenance facility. You will perform complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles and guide staff on diagnostics and use of computer-aided diagnostic equipment.

The role requires safety compliance, record-keeping, and ensuring timely maintenance with emphasis on emissions systems, electrical components, and drivability.

Qualifications

• Observe, test, analyze, and isolate sources of trouble in automotive systems or components using appropriate test equipment.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with electrical/electronic diagnostic equipment such as VAT, multimeters, test lights, scanners, and gas analyzers.
• Replace parts, make adjustments, and rebuild systems or components such as electrical/ignition, emissions, fuel delivery, engine, suspension, power train, braking, etc.
• Record information and complete forms such as parts requests and estimated repair time (E.R.T.).
• Work safely and efficiently with fellow employees to test and repair electrical/electronic and mechanical problems.
• Plan and execute work activities safely and efficiently without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and perform checks on engines and major systems.
• Perform computerized and electronic diagnostic tests and interpret trouble codes using manuals and schematics.
• Conduct road tests before and after maintenance and repairs; annotate vehicle problems on work orders.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning vehicles from road calls and identify faulty parts.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance records, including repairs and labor hours.
• Provide guidance to technicians on difficult repairs and CAD/electronic equipment use.
• Observe safety practices and comply with environmental regulations.

Skills

Troubleshooting and diagnosis

Automotive test equipment

Minor and major repairs

Paperwork

Working with others

Working without immediate supervision

Driving requirements

Tools

Electrical/electronic diagnostic equipment

Job description

United States Postal Service in Virginia District seeks a Lead Automotive Technician to supervise lower level technicians in a vehicle maintenance facility. You will perform complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles and guide staff on diagnostics and use of computer-aided diagnostic equipment.

The role requires safety compliance, record-keeping, and ensuring timely maintenance with emphasis on emissions systems, electrical components, and drivability.