Used Car Lead Technician

Used Car Lead Technician

Company: Apple Ford White Bear Lake

Compensation: $26.00 - $50.00

Are you looking for a company that supports you and your family, encourages you to make a difference, and helps you champion your lifelong journey? Then you need to look at Apple Autos.

Apple Autos is a 6-brand, 7 location automotive company founded on the belief that people come before profit. Our vision is to be famous for extraordinary customer experiences with people who are empowered to create growth and loyalty for a lifetime.

We are seeking a high-performing used car lead technician to play a critical role in our used vehicle reconditioning operations. This position combines hands-on production work with leadership responsibilitiesideal for a technician who wants to lead from the front, mentor others, and drive shop performance.

What you'll do:

• Work day-to-day in the used car shop performing diagnostics, repairs, and reconditioning work
• Lead by example to drive 100% efficiency and productivity within the used car technician team
• Train, mentor, and develop used car technicians to improve skill set, quality, and output
• Ensure all repairs are completed accurately, efficiently, and to dealership standards
• Complete and oversee repair orders, documentation, and warranty processes in a timely manner
• Inspect used vehicles and determine necessary repairs to meet safety and quality standards
• Collaborate with service advisors and management to communicate vehicle needs and status
• Help improve shop processes, workflow, and overall reconditioning performance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience as an automotive technician (used car/reconditioning experience preferred)
• Prior leadership, mentoring, or team lead experience strongly preferred
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across multiple vehicle systems
• Ability to train, coach, and hold technicians accountable to performance expectations
• High attention to detail with strong documentation habits
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on efficiency and quality
• Valid driver's license
• Technical training or certifications preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible working hours
• Advancement opportunities
• Apple Autos yearly technician tenure bonus
• Professional and respectful work environment
• Medical, vision, dental, health savings account, flexible spending account
• Company paid life insurance along with voluntary life and disability
• Health club reimbursement
• New and used vehicle, parts, and service discounts
• Vacation, holiday, volunteer time off
• 401k with a company matching contribution
• Employee assistance programs

Why work for Apple Autos:

We put people before profit

A culture focused on teamwork, positivity, and development

Empowered employees who make a real impact

A workplace consistently recognized as a top Minnesota workplace

EEO statement: We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.