Lead Automotive Technician - Evening Shift

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

Job summary

United States Postal Service in Sterling, VA seeks a Lead Automotive Technician to supervise lower level technicians and perform the most complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles. You will provide guidance, schedule work, and ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

The role requires diagnostic expertise, experience with electronic systems and emissions, and the ability to train staff. Evening hours are listed; exam requirement applies to applicants.

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, VOM, 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, intake, exhaust, and starting aids.
• Record information and complete forms such as parts requests and estimated repair time (ERT).
• Work safely and efficiently with fellow employees to test and repair electrical/electronic and mechanical problems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and perform checks on engines and major systems.
• Perform computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment and interpret trouble codes.
• 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, prepare, and update vehicle maintenance records, including repairs and labor hours.
• Assist in training personnel in vehicle repair and the use of diagnostic equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Automotive diagnostics

Automotive test equipment

Repairs

Documentation

Team leadership

Vehicle inspection

Driving

Safety compliance

Tools

Voltage/Amperage testers

Multimeters

Scanners

Gas analyzers

Job description

United States Postal Service in Sterling, VA seeks a Lead Automotive Technician to supervise lower level technicians and perform the most complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles. You will provide guidance, schedule work, and ensure safety and compliance with regulations.

The role requires diagnostic expertise, experience with electronic systems and emissions, and the ability to train staff. Evening hours are listed; exam requirement applies to applicants.