Fleet Lead Technician

About the role

At Harris County Universal Services Fleet Services, you get something that can be hard to find in the automotive industry: stability. You’re paid for the time you work—not the hours someone else decides a repair should take. No fighting over tickets. No commission roller coaster. No chasing flag hours. No wondering what next week’s paycheck will look like. Instead, bring your automotive skills to a career where you can focus on what you do best: diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles that keep Harris County moving. Same skills. More stability. A career built for the long haul. Leave flat rate behind. Bring your skills to Harris County.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist a team of technicians providing guidance on problematic vehicles, rechecks, and ensuring quality assurance.
• Perform required Vehicle Maintenance and thorough inspection of all Vehicle Systems, including Engine, Brakes, Steering, Suspension, A/C, and Electrical.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform high quality and efficient repairs with a "fix it right, the first time" approach.
• Perform Quality Control Inspections on vehicles repaired in-house and at vendors to ensure repairs are completed to Fleet Standards.
• Create Estimates and communicate directly and effectively with Service Coordinators and Parts Department.
• Assist with training and development of technicians, ensuring they follow best practices and maintain high standards of work.
• Serve as a backup service coordinator as needed.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited educational institution.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience as an automotive technician, with significant time spent on various vehicle systems (engine, brakes, steering, suspension, A/C, electrical).
• Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs): Must have the ability to work well with others in a diverse and high-volume environment; Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; Must possess strong organizational skills; Must move with a purpose in a high-volume environment; Must have the ability to work independently on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on given assignments; Must maintain a professional appearance and manner; Must maintain a clean work space and follow all safety protocols.
• Licensure: Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License at all times.

Preferences

• Education: An associate degree in automotive technology or a related field is preferred or completion of an Automotive program from an accredited trade school or college.
• Experience: Previous experience in a leadership role or as a senior technician is preferred, demonstrating capability in overseeing and training junior technicians; Experience in a dealership or fleet maintenance environment is highly beneficial.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Comprehensive benefits
• Retirement
• Training
• Opportunities to grow your career

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Able to work in hot and cold conditions and in tight places
• May be exposed to dust, dirt, fumes, etc.
• Able to lift and/or move 50 lbs.
• Must be available to work various shifts
• May be asked to work at different shop locations based on Fleet Workload
• Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards
• Due to a high volume of applications, positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department