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Lead Automotive Technician

US Postal ServiceSterling, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 14, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Lead Automotive Technician with the US Postal Service, you'll leverage your diagnostic expertise on a diverse fleet, developing advanced technical skills while leading and mentoring a team of mechanics. This role offers a stable career path with opportunities for growth within a respected organization. You'll thrive here if you enjoy complex problem-solving and are passionate about keeping vital transportation systems running smoothly.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Sterling, VA, United States
Posted
1 week ago

Job Description

1. Diagnoses operating difficulties on a variety of vehicles and performs operational checks on engines; its major supporting
systems, parts, components, assemblies; including emissions systems, electrical, computer and electronic controlled
components.
2. Performs various computerized and electronic diagnostic tests using specialized equipment; interprets trouble codes and
other information from electronic scanners and test analyzers; uses reference materials such as service manuals and wiring
schematics to determine operational difficulties, drivability problems and evaluates performance efficiency.
3. Conducts road tests before and after maintenance and repairs; annotates vehicle problems on work orders.
4. Troubleshoots malfunctioning vehicles resulting from road calls and identifies improperly functioning part(s).
5. Conducts vehicle inspections, determines necessary repairs, annotates established estimated repair time (ERT); assigns
and schedules work for individual employees or a group of employees engaged in vehicle maintenance.
6. Performs maintenance and repairs resulting from normal preventive maintenance inspections.
7. Provides technical guidance and instructions to mechanics and technicians on more difficult repairs and in the use of
specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment.
8. Maintains, prepares and updates vehicle maintenance records, annotates repairs, labor hours and other relevant data.
9. Assists in training personnel in the repair of vehicles and the use of specialized computer-aided diagnostic equipment.
10. Personally observes and monitors compliance of established safety practices and procedures of vehicle maintenance
activities; complies with all postal, local, state, and federal environmental regulations and policies.

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