Senior Auto Shop Lead: Diagnostics & Training

Davey Coach, LLC; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Boot Allowance

Quarterly Tool Allowance

Generous Vacation/Sick paid time off

Job summary

Davey Coach Sales in New Paris, IN seeks a Sr. Shop Lead to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical vehicle systems, supervise technicians, and ensure safety and quality for timely delivery.

The role involves scheduling support, coaching staff in Davey processes, overseeing inspections, and maintaining shop equipment, with an emphasis on accuracy in cost estimates and adherence to Davey standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required; auto mechanic vocational graduate preferred.
• CDE Certificate required or strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of automotive mechanical/electrical diagnosis, problem solving and repair experience.
• ASE certification a plus.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable record; CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Fabrication conversion products, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Diagnose, evaluate, and determine repair needs and part replacement.
• Collaborate with Branch Manager on daily dispatch to technicians.
• Maintain shop vehicles and oversee tool/equipment upkeep.
• Approve difficult repairs and procurement of parts with customer approval.
• Accurately estimate repair, maintenance and service costs.
• Perform basic and advanced repairs across brakes, hydraulics, engine/transmission, electricals, suspension, airbags, A/C and computer systems.
• Coach and develop Service Technicians on Davey processes and new trainings.
• Test repairs to meet manufacturers’ specs and road test as required.
• Adhere to safety rules and hazardous waste disposal requirements.

Skills

Automotive diagnosis

Mechanical repair

Electrical diagnosis

Leadership/mentoring

Education

High School diploma/GED

Auto mechanic vocational training

CDE Certificate

Tools

Snap-on scanner

Ford IDS

Wheel alignment machines

Job description

Davey Coach Sales has an immediate opening for a Sr. Shop Leadin our ever growing office in New Paris, IN.The Sr. Shop Lead is responsible for diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical damage of vehicles while ensuring safety and quality for timely delivery of repaired vehicles. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the scheduling of work assignments, quality control, and teaching technicians in the “Davey way” of performing service work. The Sr. Shop Lead monitors the productivity and work quality of all technicians and oversees CDOT and CDE inspections as well as Fabrication conversions, ensuring the utmost quality.

Your Responsibilities willinclude but are not limited to:

• Oversee Fabrication conversion products, including quality, timeliness, and any issues that arise.
• Analyze, diagnose, and evaluate damaged vehicles to determine repair or service needs and potential replacement of parts.
• Collaborate with the Branch Manager on the dispatching of daily work to the proper technician.
• Responsible for the maintenance of shop vehicles.
• Responsible for approving and assisting other technicians on the diagnosis of difficult or abnormal repairs or services, including approving the procurement of parts, customer approval, etc.
• Accurately estimate costs for repairs, maintenance and service required.
• Perform basic and advanced repairs as required - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, engine and transmission, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, restraints and airbags, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Assist in the coaching and development of Service Technicians by coaching them on proper Davey processes and new trainings.
• Inspect and test all mechanical repairs to meet manufacturers’ specifications; road test vehicles when required.
• Utilize all required safety equipment, follow proper repair procedures, and adhere to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal.
• Perform updates and general maintenance on shop computers and diagnostic equipment (Snap-on scanner, Ford IDS, and alignment machines) as necessary.
• Keep personal work area organized and clean; return tools and maintain parts/materials carts in an organized manner.
• Follow Davey’s quality control processes and inspections.
• Perform oil, tire, and brake changes as necessary.
• Perform assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner that does not expose yourself or other employees to unnecessary risk of injury.

You will need to have:

• High School diploma/GED required. Auto mechanic vocational graduate required.
• CDE Certificate.
• 10+ years of automobile or automotive mechanical/electrical diagnosis, problem solving and repair experience in a related industry, required.
• ASE certification a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record; CDL is preferred.

We offer a great benefit package including:

• No Night/Weekend/Holiday shifts. OT optional/available.
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Quarterly Tool Allowance
• Generous Vacation/Sickpaid time off.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401k with 4% company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more…..

Please have your resume emailed by clicking on the “Apply” button below.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour