Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service provider as a Lead Technician, where your technical expertise will shine. This role offers a unique opportunity to diagnose complex drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team dedicated to exceptional customer care. With a performance-based compensation model, you will be rewarded for your skills and efficiency. Enjoy a supportive workplace that values diversity and innovation, where continuous training and career development are prioritized. If you are passionate about automotive technology and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

Company-funded ASE certifications

Tuition reimbursement program

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to drive customer vehicles.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various automotive systems to specifications.
• Train technicians and assist in technical activities.

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

Vocational-Technical School Program

A.S.E. certification

Job description

Company 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 $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide 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 people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve.

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: $21.60 - $40.99

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available.

Our Values

• 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.