Lead Automotive Mechanic Technician

Lead Automotive Mechanic Technician - $3,000 New Hire Bonus

Join to apply for the Lead Automotive Mechanic Technician — $3,000 New Hire Bonus role at Cox Automotive Inc.

You might be asking “what's in it for me?” Great question. Here's a taste of the benefits we offer:

• Competitive pay.
• $1.5K Tool Bonus for our new auto techs.
• Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!
• Referral bonuses: earn at least $1,000 for each new eligible technician referral.
• 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day
  1) for full‑time employees; up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.
• Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee‑only plan could be free if you participate in our health screening program.
• Transparent benefits: see our Cox Benefits Overview link for more details.
• 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary  membership.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
• Great coworkers who love being part of a team.
• Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.

You’ll spend a lot of time serving as a master‑level auto tech performing heavy‑duty work and providing direction, guidance and technical expertise to shop personnel. Other responsibilities include:

• Performing the responsibilities of a level 1–level 3 auto tech.
• Performing a wide range of repairs, including brakes, drivability, steering, suspension, electrical, safety inspections, AC and major engine.
• Advanced diagnostics and complete repairs.
• Clutch and transmission replacement.
• Working with individual techs as required to assess specific vehicle needs.
• Providing general guidance/direction or training associates in supporting roles or less‑experienced associates.
• Performing quality control checks on all work; notifying supervisor of exceptional or unsatisfactory work.
• Ensuring auto maintenance standard operating procedures and activities are conducted to deliver desired outcomes.
• Identifying developmental opportunities in staff.
• Monitoring workflow processes and recommending areas to improve productivity.
• Reviewing and approving ordering and disposition of parts, supplies and materials.
• Alerting management about difficult issues, patterns and trends.
• Modeling safety behaviors and ensuring techs comply with all health, safety and environmental requirements.

From a flat tire to a thrown rod, you know how to fix it. But your skills extend beyond mechanical work; you're also a great communicator who can inspire others. You have the following qualifications:

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Maryland State Inspection License.
• 7+ years of automotive service and repair experience.
• The ability to drive standard, automatic and electric vehicles.

• A high school diploma or GED.
• ASE
  
  Certifications:
  
  A1‑9, (L1 in emission states) when required by leadership.

Apply today! SMCOX. USD 31.54 – 47.31 per hour.

Hourly base pay rate is $31.54 – $47.31 per hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as location and candidate’s knowledge, skills and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

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