Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 29,880 - 55,214; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision from day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay program available

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Flowood, Mississippi is seeking a Lead Technician to leverage technical expertise in diagnosing drivability and electrical systems while leading a team focused on customer satisfaction. The role requires A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas, with competitive flat-rate pay for efficient task accomplishment, along with comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• Must be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skilled in brakes, alignment, and general automotive maintenance.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical individuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair automotive systems per specifications.
• Explain diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Train technicians/mechanics in technical activities.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance

Electrical/electronic systems

Ability to communicate technical information

Education

Valid automobile driver's license

Current federal, state, and local certification/license

Tools

A.S.E. certifications

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: $21.69 - $40.08

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.

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 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 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.