Lead Automotive Technician - Night Shift & Benefits

United States Postal Service (USPS); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FERS

TSP

Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB)

FEGLI

Dental, vision, and long-term care

Flexible Spending Program

Eleven paid federal holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

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

The role requires diagnosing a range of systems, using electronic diagnostic tools, and coordinating work assignments while training staff and upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Observe, test, analyze, and isolate trouble in automotive systems.
• Proficient with electrical/electronic diagnostic equipment (VAT, VOM, scanners, gas analyzers).
• Replace parts, adjust, and rebuild electrical/engine systems as needed.
• Record information and complete parts requests and estimated repair times.
• Work safely with others to diagnose and repair issues.
• Plan and execute work without direct supervision, adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and perform checks on engines and subsystems.
• Perform computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; read trouble codes and data.
• Conduct road tests before/after maintenance and annotate issues on work orders.
• Troubleshoot vehicle problems from road calls and identify faulty parts.
• Maintain vehicle maintenance records and training for staff on repairs and equipment.
• Supervise and provide guidance to lower level technicians and helpers.

Skills

Troubleshooting & diagnosis

Automotive test equipment

Minor & major repairs

Paperwork

Working with others

Working without supervision

Driving requirements

Tools

Electrical diagnostic equipment (VAT)

Multimeters (VOM)

Scanners

Gas analyzers

Job description

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

The role requires diagnosing a range of systems, using electronic diagnostic tools, and coordinating work assignments while training staff and upholding safety standards.