Mid Level Lead Automotive Technician Jobs
Mid level lead automotive technician jobs go to technicians ready to own complex diagnostic workflows, mentor junior staff, and make repair decisions with minimal supervision. Openings are predominantly on-site across Automotive, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, with employers like Goodyear, Indigo Auto, and Empire Automotive hiring at this level now.
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Fouts Bros is a family-owned business since 1952 with facilities in Georgia and Texas. Fouts Bros is proud to have become one of the largest and most diverse commercial truck manufacturers in the US. Fouts Bros is committed to developing new commercial vehicles that provide industry-best value, quality, and dependability. Fouts Fire is a leading fire equipment company dedicated to providing high-quality fire trucks and emergency vehicles to fire departments and emergency responders. Our mission is to ensure the safety and efficiency of fire and rescue operations through reliable and expertly maintained equipment.
Our company's core values are quality, efficiency, continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork. We believe in conducting business with honesty and transparency, continuously seeking new ways to improve and evolve, fostering relationships with our community and supporting local initiatives, and operating in an environmentally responsible manner to minimize our impact on the planet.
Job Summary:
Automotive Electricians are responsible for installing electrical accessories or components for up-fitting truck bodies, such as beacon lights, strobe lights, relays, trailer plugs, cranes, dump trucks, brake controllers, and compressors. They will assemble and wire electrical parts following a schematic drawing by using hand, machine and/or power tools. They will inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects and do electronic diagnostics. It also requires a combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, kneeling and crawling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install various types of vehicle lighting i.e. beacon lights, strobe lights, etc.
- Install various switches and relays
- Install trailer plugs, cranes / auxiliary batteries, dump trucks, compressors
- Install Brake Controllers (standard, electrical, or air brake systems)
- Pneumatic Systems and Electrical
- Use overhead cranes to lift parts, units, motors, generators, or subassemblies.
- Read technical information needed and work orders to perform installations.
- Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
- Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
- Cut materials according to specifications or needs
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment dashes for installation
- Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion.
- Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
- Follow safety guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of selecting correct wires and tools.
- Knowledge of OEM wiring (color codes & functions).
- Knowledge of electrical schematic diagrams.
- Experience in Underbody Compressor/Generator Hydraulic Compressors.
- Working knowledge of 12-volt & 24-volt systems.
- Knowledge of electrical schematic diagrams.
- Must have knowledge of PTO wiring and diagnostics.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of using mathematics to solve problems.
- Understanding diagrams and work-related documents.
- Time management.
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a shop production environment. Requires contact with others. Requires face to face discussion with individuals or teams. Possible exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
Essential Physical Tasks:
Must be able to lift 50lbs periodically. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. Requires standing. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust. Requires being exact or highly accurate. Requires meeting strict deadlines.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Workdays are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m with overtime.
Preferred Education and Experience:
3 years automotive electrical diagnostics / repair / installation.
Fouts Bros is a family-owned business since 1952 with facilities in Georgia and Texas. Fouts Bros is proud to have become one of the largest and most diverse commercial truck manufacturers in the US. Fouts Bros is committed to developing new commercial vehicles that provide industry-best value, quality, and dependability. Fouts Fire is a leading fire equipment company dedicated to providing high-quality fire trucks and emergency vehicles to fire departments and emergency responders. Our mission is to ensure the safety and efficiency of fire and rescue operations through reliable and expertly maintained equipment.
Our company's core values are quality, efficiency, continuous improvement, safety, and teamwork. We believe in conducting business with honesty and transparency, continuously seeking new ways to improve and evolve, fostering relationships with our community and supporting local initiatives, and operating in an environmentally responsible manner to minimize our impact on the planet.
Job Summary:
Automotive Electricians are responsible for installing electrical accessories or components for up-fitting truck bodies, such as beacon lights, strobe lights, relays, trailer plugs, cranes, dump trucks, brake controllers, and compressors. They will assemble and wire electrical parts following a schematic drawing by using hand, machine and/or power tools. They will inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects and do electronic diagnostics. It also requires a combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, kneeling and crawling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install various types of vehicle lighting i.e. beacon lights, strobe lights, etc.
- Install various switches and relays
- Install trailer plugs, cranes / auxiliary batteries, dump trucks, compressors
- Install Brake Controllers (standard, electrical, or air brake systems)
- Pneumatic Systems and Electrical
- Use overhead cranes to lift parts, units, motors, generators, or subassemblies.
- Read technical information needed and work orders to perform installations.
- Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
- Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning.
- Cut materials according to specifications or needs
- Disassemble and reassemble equipment dashes for installation
- Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion.
- Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
- Follow safety guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Knowledge of selecting correct wires and tools.
- Knowledge of OEM wiring (color codes & functions).
- Knowledge of electrical schematic diagrams.
- Experience in Underbody Compressor/Generator Hydraulic Compressors.
- Working knowledge of 12-volt & 24-volt systems.
- Knowledge of electrical schematic diagrams.
- Must have knowledge of PTO wiring and diagnostics.
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of using mathematics to solve problems.
- Understanding diagrams and work-related documents.
- Time management.
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a shop production environment. Requires contact with others. Requires face to face discussion with individuals or teams. Possible exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.
Essential Physical Tasks:
Must be able to lift 50lbs periodically. Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls. Requires standing. Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust. Requires being exact or highly accurate. Requires meeting strict deadlines.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Workdays are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m with overtime.
Preferred Education and Experience:
3 years automotive electrical diagnostics / repair / installation.
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Mid Level Lead Automotive Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level lead automotive technician job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight complex diagnostics you led independently, any informal mentoring of junior technicians, and your familiarity with multiple vehicle systems or model lines. Certifications like ASE credentials strengthen your application significantly. Emphasize situations where you resolved problems without supervisor escalation, since mid level roles require technicians who drive solutions rather than wait for direction.
Which companies hire mid level lead automotive technicians?
Companies hiring mid level lead automotive technicians right now include Goodyear, Indigo Auto, and Empire Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of dealership groups, independent multi-bay service centers, and fleet maintenance operations that need technicians who can carry a shop's diagnostic workload without constant oversight.
Are there remote mid level lead automotive technician jobs?
Yes, though the role is predominantly hands-on. About 2% of mid level lead automotive technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve technical training coordination, quality assurance oversight, or service advisor support rather than direct vehicle repair. Most openings remain on-site at service facilities.
How do I move up to a mid level lead automotive technician role?
Progression from entry level centers on building diagnostic depth across a broader range of systems and vehicle types, taking on repair jobs with less supervision over time, and demonstrating that your work consistently passes quality checks without rework. Earning additional ASE certifications, volunteering to train newer hires, and completing high-complexity jobs independently are the clearest signals that you are ready for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level lead automotive technicians?
Mid Level lead automotive technician roles concentrate in Automotive, Consulting & Professional Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because their service volume and vehicle complexity require technicians who can work independently on demanding jobs while supporting the productivity of the broader shop team.