Lead Master Technician

Precision Tune Auto Care; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based earnings potential

Leadership responsibility

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Precision Tune Auto Care in Opelika is hiring a Lead / Master Technician to lead the back shop, focusing on advanced diagnostics and mentorship. This full-time role offers a unique performance-based compensation structure, allowing earnings to scale with shop success. Ideal candidates have over 8 years in automotive repair and excel in leadership and teamwork. The position involves flexibility in scheduling and a strong focus on both technical and cultural team leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic capability across multiple systems.
• Ability to mentor and support junior technicians.
• Comfortable with performance-based compensation.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs.
• Serve as the primary technical resource for the shop.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level technicians.
• Assist with determining appropriate labor times for complex jobs.

Skills

Advanced diagnostic capability

Mentoring and leadership

Team collaboration

Performance-based mindset

Education

8+ years of professional automotive repair experience

Job description

Precision Tune Technician PT01B

Lead / Master Technician – Back Shop Leadership Role

Precision Tune Auto Care – Opelika is seeking an experienced Lead / Master Technician to step into a key leadership role within our back shop. This position is designed for a technician who wants more than a traditional flat-rate role — someone who values leadership, accountability, teamwork, and performance-based upside.

Role Overview

The Lead / Master Technician serves as the technical and cultural leader of the back shop, supporting production quality, mentoring technicians, and helping drive consistent, profitable performance. This is not a traditional hourly or flat-rate role. Compensation is aligned with results and overall shop success.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs
• Serve as the primary technical resource for the shop
• Support quality control and repair accuracy
• Assist with difficult diagnostic cases

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level technicians
• Foster a collaborative, team-oriented back shop culture
• Encourage consistency, learning, and accountability
• Help elevate overall shop throughput and capability

Operational Support

• Assist with determining appropriate labor times for complex jobs (AllData remains the default labor guide)
• Provide technical insight to support accurate estimating before pricing is communicated
• Help ensure efficient workflow and minimize bottlenecks

Note: This role does not manage payroll, set wages, or oversee front-of-house operations.

Compensation Structure (Performance-Based)

Technician Labor Pool

• Weekly labor pool equal to 20% of customer-billed labor
• Shared among all production technicians
• Pool size scales directly with shop performance

Lead / Master Technician Share

• The Lead / Master Technician receives a primary share of the technician labor pool, reflective of leadership responsibility, experience, and impact
• In the current staffing model, this equates to approximately 50% of the technician pool, plus a $300 weekly leadership stipend

Dynamic Scaling Provision

• Technician pool percentages are not fixed entitlements
• As additional junior or mid-level technicians are added, individual pool percentages may be adjusted to reflect:
  • Team size
  • Skill mix
  • Hours worked
  • Overall contribution
• Any such adjustments are made to ensure:
  • The relative weighting of the Lead / Master Technician role remains intact
  • The structure remains fair, scalable, and sustainable as the shop grows

Earnings Potential

• Historical average earnings: ~$2,000+ per week
• Earnings scale upward with increased billed labor and shop growth
• No artificial cap on upside

Schedule & Work Expectations

• Schedule is set by the shop operator to ensure coverage and workflow consistency
• This role operates on a full-time schedule consistent with leadership responsibilities
• Some flexibility may be available based on operational needs and performance
• Occasional early starts or extended days may be required depending on workload

Why This Role Is Different

• No hourly wage
• No overtime pay
• No flat-rate competition

Instead, This Role Offers

• Leadership responsibility within the back shop
• Compensation tied to real results
• Alignment with team success rather than individual isolation
• Long-term growth potential as the shop grows

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8+ years of professional automotive repair experience (preferred)
• Strong diagnostic capability across multiple systems
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support other technicians
• Comfortable with performance-based compensation
• Takes ownership of outcomes, not just tasks
• Values teamwork, structure, and accountability

ASE Certifications Preferred But Not Required.

About Precision Tune Auto Care – Opelika

We Are a Performance-driven Shop Focused On

• Building strong teams
• Protecting margins
• Creating growth opportunities for people who want more responsibility

If you’re looking for a role where your leadership matters and your earnings grow with your impact, we’d like to talk.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.