Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; New Port Richey (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive service provider as a Lead Technician, where your expertise in diagnosing and repairing vehicles will shine. This role not only allows you to leverage your technical skills but also to mentor a team dedicated to customer satisfaction. With a performance-based compensation model, your hard work will be rewarded fairly. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one, along with opportunities for professional development and community involvement. Be part of a company that values integrity and teamwork while helping you advance your career in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision from day 1

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 skilled in automotive repairs.
• Must obtain A.S.E. certifications within two years.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance

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

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

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 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 in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses.

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 - $37.27

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.

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).

OUR CREW KNOWS 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 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 drive to do things right, always, together.