Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Norman (OK); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Technician to leverage their expertise in diagnosing and repairing automotive systems. This role emphasizes leadership and mentoring, driving a team towards exceptional customer care and satisfaction. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced automotive technology, receive ongoing paid training, and obtain A.S.E. certifications, all while enjoying a performance-based compensation model. With a strong commitment to professional development and community involvement, this dynamic workplace offers a supportive environment where you can grow your skills and advance your career. Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and excellence in service.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

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 or vocational training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Brake diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance

Electrical/electronic systems understanding

Communication of technical information

Education

Vocational-Technical School Program

A.S.E. certifications

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 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

$2,000 Signing Bonus (new teammates only)

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: $20.40 - $38.21

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 the first two years of employment. (Tests and registration fees are paid for by the company, pass or fail. Technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.)

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: 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: Our drive to do things right, always, together.