Precision Tune Technician PT01B

Lead / Master Technician Back Shop Leadership Role

Precision Tune Auto Care Opelika AL

Precision Tune Auto Care Opelika is seeking an experiencedLead / Master Technicianto step into a key leadership role within our back shop. This position is designed for a technician who wants more than a traditional flat-rate role someone who valuesleadership accountability teamwork and performance-based upside.

Role Overview

The Lead / Master Technician serves as thetechnical and cultural leader of the back shop supporting production quality mentoring technicians and helping drive consistent profitable performance.

This is not a traditional hourly or flat-rate role. Compensation is aligned with results and overall shop success.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Perform advanced diagnostics and complex repairs

• Serve as the primary technical resource for the shop

• Support quality control and repair accuracy

• Assist with difficult diagnostic cases

Mentorship & Team Development

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level technicians

• Foster a collaborative team-oriented back shop culture

• Encourage consistency learning and accountability

• Help elevate overall shop throughput and capability

Operational Support

• Assist with determining appropriate labor times for complex jobs
  (AllData remains the default labor guide)

• Provide technical insight to support accurate estimatingbefore pricing is communicated

• Help ensure efficient workflow and minimize bottlenecks

Note:This role does not manage payroll set wages or oversee front-of-house operations.

Compensation Structure (Performance-Based)

Technician Labor Pool

• Weekly labor pool equal to20% of customer-billed labor

• Shared among all production technicians

• Pool size scales directly with shop performance

Lead / Master Technician Share

• The Lead / Master Technician receives aprimary share of the technician labor pool reflective of leadership responsibility experience and impact

• In the current staffing model this equates toapproximately 50% of the technician pool plus a$300 weekly leadership stipend

Dynamic Scaling Provision

• Technician pool percentages arenot fixed entitlements

• As additional junior or mid-level technicians are added individual pool percentages may be adjusted to reflect:

  • Team size

  • Skill mix

  • Hours worked

  • Overall contribution

• Any such adjustments are made to ensure:

  • Therelative weighting of the Lead / Master Technician role remains intact

  • The structure remains fair scalable and sustainable as the shop grows

Earnings Potential

• Historical average earnings:$2000 per week

• Earnings scale upward with increased billed labor and shop growth

• No artificial cap on upside

Schedule & Work Expectations

• Schedule is set by the shop operator to ensure coverage and workflow consistency

• This role operates on afull-time scheduleconsistent with leadership responsibilities

• Some flexibility may be available based on operational needs and performance

• Occasional early starts or extended days may be required depending on workload

While this position offers more flexibility than an entry-level role it isnot self-scheduled. Reliability availability and presence are essential.

Why This Role Is Different

• No hourly wage

• No overtime pay

• No flat-rate competition

Instead this role offers:

• Leadership responsibility within the back shop

• Compensation tied to real results

• Alignment with team success rather than individual isolation

• Long-term growth potential as the shop grows

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 8 years of professional automotive repair experience (preferred)

• Strong diagnostic capability across multiple systems

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and support other technicians

• Comfortable with performance-based compensation

• Takes ownership of outcomes not just tasks

• Values teamwork structure and accountability

ASE certifications preferred but not required.

About Precision Tune Auto Care Opelika

We are a performance-driven shop focused on:

• Building strong teams

• Protecting margins

• Creating growth opportunities for people who want more responsibility

If youre looking for a role whereyour leadership mattersand your earnings grow with your impact wed like to talk.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Resume or work history

• Brief explanation of why this role aligns with your goals

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.