Senior Automotive Technician — Evening Lead

United States Postal Service (USPS); Great Falls (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FERS

TSP

Postal Service Health Benefits

FEGLI

Dental & Vision

Holidays & Leave

Job summary

United States Postal Service seeks a Lead Automotive Technician in Virginia. The role leads lower level technicians, performs the most complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles, and provides guidance and direction. You will ensure safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in a busy maintenance facility.

Typical working hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM; starting salary is $74,422 per year, with bi-weekly pay. Exam requirements apply, and background checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• diagnose operating difficulties across engines, electrical, and electronic systems.
• perform computerized and electronic diagnostic tests with specialized equipment.
• conduct road tests before and after maintenance and document results.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose operating difficulties on vehicles and perform checks on engines and major systems.
• Run computerized diagnostic tests, interpret trouble codes, and use wiring schematics for repairs.
• Lead and coordinate lower level technicians in a maintenance facility.

Skills

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Road testing

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical diagnostic tools

VAT / VOM

Scanners

Job description

United States Postal Service seeks a Lead Automotive Technician in Virginia. The role leads lower level technicians, performs the most complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles, and provides guidance and direction. You will ensure safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance in a busy maintenance facility.

Typical working hours are 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM; starting salary is $74,422 per year, with bi-weekly pay. Exam requirements apply, and background checks are part of the process.