Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Lead Technician to leverage your automotive expertise in diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems while leading a technician team. This role offers a performance-based pay structure, a sign-on bonus, and comprehensive health benefits, ensuring the right candidates are well-rewarded for their skills.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certifications

401(k) match

Vision and Dental Coverage

On-demand pay program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of automotive repair experience.
• Completion of a related vocational-technical program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least five areas mandated.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various automotive systems.
• Train and assist other technicians in technical tasks.
• Maintain current automotive technology knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Vocational-Technical School program

ASE certification (A1-A8)

Job description

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.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality." 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 believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you're made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

Eligible for $2000 sign-on bonus)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 - $40.04

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Must have a minimum 5 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates / assessment.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 5 (five) of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the five) is required. (New hires with external similar qualifications / certifications will have up to 2 years of employment to comply)
• Maintains Federal, State and Local certification / license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Health benefits that start on day one of employment, for all of our full-time teammates :

• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• 401(k) match
• Vision and Dental Coverage
• 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 family-like mentality and drive to do things right, always.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

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.

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Automotive Technician • Fort Lauderdale, FL, US