Automotive Lead Technician

Position Summary The Lead Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. $2,000 sign‑on bonus (for first‑time hires). Pay range: $24.10 – $48.16 per hour. Our technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay. 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 A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment. Tests and registration fees are paid for by 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 any of the following: Electrical/electronic systems. Engine repair. Engine performance. Automatic transmission/transaxle. 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). OUR CREW KNOWS BENEFITS 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 GIVE BACK TO YOU Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up. Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can. Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together. Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals 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