Lead Automotive Technician: Fleet & Safety Leader

United States Postal Service (USPS); Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Postal Service (USPS) seeks a Lead Automotive Technician to oversee maintenance and repair of postal delivery vehicles in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The lead performs diagnostics, schedules preventive maintenance, and ensures fleet readiness.

This role provides hands-on repair, mentors junior technicians, enforces OSHA and USPS safety standards, maintains service records, coordinates parts and vendors, and collaborates with supervisors to minimize downtime in a

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and repairing fleet vehicles.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues.
• Experience leading or mentoring technicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of postal delivery vehicles.
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate service records and coordinate parts.
• Mentor junior technicians and enforce safety standards.
• Collaborate with supervisors to minimize downtime in a unionized environment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Leadership

Safety compliance

Tools

Diagnostic tools usage

Job description

The United States Postal Service (USPS) seeks a Lead Automotive Technician to oversee maintenance and repair of postal delivery vehicles in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. The lead performs diagnostics, schedules preventive maintenance, and ensures fleet readiness.

This role provides hands-on repair, mentors junior technicians, enforces OSHA and USPS safety standards, maintains service records, coordinates parts and vendors, and collaborates with supervisors to minimize downtime in a