Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Pickerington (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay program available

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Pickerington, Ohio, is seeking a skilled Lead Technician to diagnose and repair drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. A strong understanding of automotive technologies and A.S.E. certifications is essential.

This position offers a competitive pay range and a sign-on bonus. Candidates will benefit from a range of perks including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, flexible schedules, and company-funded training.

Qualifications

• Valid automobile driver's license is required.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively.
• Reading, writing, and math skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various vehicle systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses to non-mechanical individuals.
• Assist and train technicians and mechanics.
• Maintain A.S.E. certifications as needed.

Skills

Brake diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance & tire repair

Electrical/electronic systems

Engine repair

Communication of technical information

Education

Vocational-Technical School Program or equivalent experience

A.S.E. certification

Job description

Position Summary

Sign On Bonus $2,000
Pay Range: $24.10 - $43.51

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.

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 registration fees are paid by the company. Technicians receive a 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 a 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.

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.