Fleet Lead Technician

Position Description Position Overview: 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. And the benefits go beyond your paycheck. Harris County offers paid time off, paid holidays, sick leave, comprehensive benefits, retirement, training, and opportunities to grow your career. Same skills. More stability. A career built for the long haul. Leave flat rate behind. Bring your skills to Harris County. Under general supervision, the Lead Technician is responsible for performing required vehicle maintenance and thorough inspections of all vehicle systems, diagnosing, and troubleshooting issues, and performing high-quality and efficient repairs to county-owned vehicles and equipment, as assigned in accordance with Harris County Fleet Services and OEM standards. In addition to these duties, the Lead Technician will oversee a team of technicians, providing guidance and support, particularly on problematic vehicles and rechecks. They will assist with quality assurance, training, and may serve as a backup coordinator to help manage productivity and workflow. Job Duties: 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 Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. 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. NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented in your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences Edu…

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