Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 31,547 - 62,363; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Cape Coral, Florida is seeking a Lead Technician who will leverage their expertise in diagnosing drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to enhance customer satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay structure, rewarding skilled professionals for efficiency and productivity.

Key responsibilities include repairing various automotive systems and training junior technicians. Applicants should possess a valid driver's license and various A.S.E. certifications. Benefits include medical coverage from day one, paid vacation, and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• Skilled in brakes diagnosis/repair.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair systems to specifications - brake and hydraulic, electrical, suspension and alignment.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Assist and train technicians in technical activities.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance & tire repair

Electrical/electronic systems

Engine repair

Engine performance

Automatic transmission/transaxle

Manual drivetrain/transmission

Automotive heating/AC

Education

Valid automobile driver's license

A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8

Vocational-Technical School Program completion

Job description

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. Pay Range: $22.90 - $45.27. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards our skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment, ensuring you're fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

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 registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive 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)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.