Senior Automotive Technician & Tech Lead

United States Postal Service; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Postal Service seeks a working group leader for a vehicle maintenance facility to supervise lower-level technicians and mechanics. The role involves performing the most complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles and providing work guidance to staff.

The position includes directing daily tasks, ensuring quality repairs, maintaining maintenance records, and upholding safety and regulatory compliance across operations.

Responsibilities

• 1. Diagnoses operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs checks on engines and major systems including emissions, electrical, and electronic components.
• 2. Performs computerized diagnostics using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes and references service manuals and schematics.
• 3. Conducts road tests before/after maintenance; notes problems on work orders.
• 4. Troubleshoots road call malfunctions and identifies faulty parts.
• 5. Conducts vehicle inspections, determines repairs, annotates estimated repair time, and schedules work.
• 6. Performs preventive maintenance repairs.
• 7. Provides guidance to mechanics on difficult repairs and use of diagnostic equipment.
• 8. Maintains and updates vehicle maintenance records with repairs and labor hours.
• 9. Assists in training personnel on vehicle repairs and diagnostic tools.
• 10. Observes safety practices and complies with environmental regulations.

Job description

United States Postal Service seeks a working group leader for a vehicle maintenance facility to supervise lower-level technicians and mechanics. The role involves performing the most complex repairs on postal fleet vehicles and providing work guidance to staff.

The position includes directing daily tasks, ensuring quality repairs, maintaining maintenance records, and upholding safety and regulatory compliance across operations.