Automotive Lead Technician

Overview Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. We offer formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe in bringing people together to deliver superior service and quality, and in championing all perspectives and teams to reflect the world we serve. Mission: Serve Society with Superior Quality. We are building a diverse team and value teammates who bring their whole selves to work. JobCategory Retail Position Summary The Lead Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $24.10 - $40.87. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering efficiency and ensuring fair rewards for expertise and dedication. These rates reflect average productivity by region. Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements. Responsibilities Diagnose and repair to specifications — brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems. Adequately 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 ASE certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment. (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by the company; technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.) Minimum Qualifications Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles. Skilled in brakes diagnosis/repair Skilled in alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable. Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people. Reading, writing and math skills. Preferred Qualifications Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems Engine repair and performance Automatic transmission/transaxle and manual drivetrain/transmission Automotive heating/AC 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the three – Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred) Benefits and Perks Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all teammates 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 Our Values Professional Development: Resources to help you level up at any stage of your career. Community Involvement: We work with local communities and give back where we can. Integrity & Teamwork: Doing things right, together. Additional Information At Bridgestone, you are free to be yourself. We are diverse and inclusive and encourage teammates to bring their whole self to work, recognizing the value of different perspectives. What we offer goes beyond compensation, including opportunities for growth, mentorship, and a dynamic work environment. Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bridgestone Americas