Lead Automotive Technician: Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 44,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE acceler

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer satisfaction. A $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to first-time hires, with paid training and ASE certification support.

The position offers a flat-rate pay model in a service-focused environment, with ongoing training, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within Bridgestone.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• 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.

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.

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer satisfaction. A $2,000 sign-on bonus applies to first-time hires, with paid training and ASE certification support.

The position offers a flat-rate pay model in a service-focused environment, with ongoing training, benefits, and opportunities for advancement within Bridgestone.