Lead Automotive Technician - $2k Sign-On + ASE Training

Bridgestone Americas; Minnesota; On-site; USD 45,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, through Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), seeks a Lead Technician in Minnesota to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward higher customer satisfaction.

The role requires ASE-related qualifications, strong brake/alignment skills, and the ability to explain complex issues to customers. Pay is flat-rate with regional variation and a $2,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to operate 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.

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)

Skills

Brake diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

General auto maintenance

Communication of technical info

Reading/writing/math

Education

ASE Certifications (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, through Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), seeks a Lead Technician in Minnesota to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward higher customer satisfaction.

The role requires ASE-related qualifications, strong brake/alignment skills, and the ability to explain complex issues to customers. Pay is flat-rate with regional variation and a $2,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.