Lead Automotive Technician & Shop Foreman

Gilder Search Group; Holmes (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Paid uniform service

PTO

Up to six paid holidays

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Lead Automotive Technician / Shop Foreman in Holmes, NY for a high-volume independent repair facility. This hands-on leadership role combines advanced diagnostics with heavy mechanical repair, quality control, and daily shop support.

The position offers $70,000-$100,000 in annual earning potential through a hybrid pay plan, plus weekly pay, medical and retirement benefits, and the opportunity to mentor technicians in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Significant professional automotive repair and diagnostic experience.
• Demonstrated advanced automotive diagnostic and heavy mechanical repair abilities.
• Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or leading automotive technicians.
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicles across a variety of makes and models.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for coordinating repairs and supporting technicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced automotive diagnostics and heavy mechanical repairs on all makes and models.
• Manage vehicles from initial diagnosis through completed repair, maintaining quality and productivity throughout the process.
• Assist technicians with difficult diagnostic and mechanical repair concerns.
• Train, coach, and mentor automotive technicians while supporting a positive, accountable team environment.
• Perform quality-control checks to help ensure repairs meet shop standards.
• Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) and document repair findings using Tekmetric.
• Prepare labor estimates based on diagnosed repair needs.
• Remain hands-on in the bays while helping maintain an organized, productive repair environment.

Skills

Advanced diagnostics

Heavy mechanical repair

Training & mentoring

Team leadership

Communication

Tekmetric

Tools

Tekmetric

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Lead Automotive Technician / Shop Foreman in Holmes, NY for a high-volume independent repair facility. This hands-on leadership role combines advanced diagnostics with heavy mechanical repair, quality control, and daily shop support.

The position offers $70,000-$100,000 in annual earning potential through a hybrid pay plan, plus weekly pay, medical and retirement benefits, and the opportunity to mentor technicians in a collaborative environment.