Automotive Lead Technician

Job Category: Retail Position Summary The Lead Technician position requires technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range $22.90 - $49.09 per hour. Responsibilities Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems. Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non‑mechanical individuals. Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training. Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities. Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. (Tests and registration fees are paid for by the company; bonus awarded for each test passed) Minimum Qualifications Valid automobile driver's license at all times; able to drive customer and company vehicles. Skill in brake diagnosis/repair. Skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis/repair. Skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair. Current federal, state, and local certification/license where applicable. Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical people. Reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of any of the following: electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, automotive heating/air conditioning. Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated by third‑party assessments or certifications, or completion of a vocational‑technical school program. A.S.E. certification in at least three of A1–A8 (L1 may be one of the three – Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred). Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage – starting day one. Paid vacation and holidays. On‑the‑job training and company‑funded ASE certifications. Flexible work schedule. 401(k) match. On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available. EEO Statement Bridgestone is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all individuals for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bridgestone America, Inc.