Lead Automotive Technician

Lead Automotive Technician Job Location: Department of Transportation - Kansas City, MO 64133 Eitas is a mission driven organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Jackson County. Eitas strives to support choice and community inclusion for the people we serve. The organization values Grace, Excellence, Nothing About Me Without Me, Teamwork, Learning, and Embracing Eitas Mission. Full time schedule Monday – Friday (with overtime as needed). Comprehensive benefit package, including health, vision, and dental. Company‑paid life, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance. 22 days of PTO earned in the first year, 12 holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year. Responsibilities Diagnose and repair automotive/light and medium duty truck systems in accordance with the preventative maintenance schedule. Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel, ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems to specifications, in a safe and timely manner. Meet or exceed the minimum efficiency ratings as required by eitas policy. Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to other technicians, internal and external customers as needed. Install necessary accessories in vehicles as needed. Assist in assigning and coordinating workload for other technicians as needed. Train, mentor, and support current and newly hired technicians in repair techniques, safety practices, and best practices for automotive repair. Respond to service requests submitted by drivers regarding the general maintenance or condition of the vehicles. Keep management aware of mechanical repair problems as they occur. Supply and maintain your own set of basic tools on site to utilize for work performed. Maintain current knowledge of new technical information and techniques through formal training sessions to stay abreast of rapidly changing automotive technology. Maintain the condition of the shop area in a safe, clean and orderly fashion. Be available for emergency service in the event of an en‑route vehicle breakdown. Complete required paperwork on all in‑house and outside services performed on each vehicle. Assist other mechanics in performing technical activities as needed. Be sensitive to the needs of our passengers. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of ten years of automotive/light and medium duty truck/van repair and diagnostic experience, including brake systems, primary and/or advanced fuel systems, ignition, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems, electrical systems, and proficiency in scan tool diagnostics; or a combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent and that would provide the required knowledge and abilities. Good driving record. Application Deadline: July 3, 2026 Eitas is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paycom