Lead Automotive Technician

Lead Automotive Technician | Up to $100K+ | Weekly Pay

Location: Holmes, NY
Pay Type: Hybrid pay plan
Pay

Schedule:

Weekly
Earning Potential: $70,000-$100,000 annually

We are seeking a Lead Automotive Technician / Shop Foreman in Holmes, NY for a busy, established independent automotive repair facility. This hands-on leadership role combines advanced diagnostics and heavy mechanical repair with quality control, technician coaching, and day-to-day shop support. The position offers $70,000-$100,000 in annual earning potential through a hybrid pay plan, along with weekly pay and benefits.

• Perform advanced automotive diagnostics and heavy mechanical repairs on all makes and models.
• Manage vehicles from initial diagnosis through completed repair, maintaining quality and productivity throughout the process.
• Assist technicians with difficult diagnostic and mechanical repair concerns.
• Train, coach, and mentor automotive technicians while supporting a positive, accountable team environment.
• Perform quality-control checks to help ensure repairs meet shop standards.
• Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections (DVI) and document repair findings using Tekmetric.
• Prepare labor estimates based on diagnosed repair needs.
• Remain hands-on in the bays while helping maintain an organized, productive repair environment.

• Significant professional automotive repair and diagnostic experience.
• Demonstrated advanced automotive diagnostic and heavy mechanical repair abilities.
• Experience training, coaching, mentoring, or leading automotive technicians.
• Ability to diagnose and repair vehicles across a variety of makes and models.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for coordinating repairs and supporting technicians.
• Demonstrated reliability, follow-through, productivity, and quality workmanship.
• Independent automotive repair shop experience preferred.

• Annual earning potential of $70,000-$100,000.
• Weekly pay.
• Medical coverage.
• Vision insurance offered.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Profit sharing.
• Paid uniform service.
• PTO.
• Up to six paid holidays annually.
• Very low turnover in shop.

This is a high-volume independent repair environment where the technicians stay and invest in their profession.

The team values strong workmanship, productivity, teamwork, and professional communication without unnecessary corporate bureaucracy. This role provides an opportunity to remain hands-on with challenging repair work while taking an active leadership role in technician training, quality control, and team development.

Some positions may require a valid driver's license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job-related pre-employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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