Lead Automotive Technician: ASE Certs, Training & Flexible Hours

Bridgestone Americas; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 65,618,000 - 129,718,000; 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

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, seeks a Lead Technician in Merritt Island, FL. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor a team, and elevate customer care and satisfaction with hands-on leadership.

Pay range: $22.90 - $45.27 hourly. Flat-rate pay rewards efficiency and skill, with training and ASE certs funded by the company. Minimum ASE targets and ongoing education are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license at all times.
• 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

Valid driver's license

Brake diagnosis

Alignment

Maintenance & tire repair

Reading / writing / math

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, seeks a Lead Technician in Merritt Island, FL. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor a team, and elevate customer care and satisfaction with hands-on leadership.

Pay range: $22.90 - $45.27 hourly. Flat-rate pay rewards efficiency and skill, with training and ASE certs funded by the company. Minimum ASE targets and ongoing education are encouraged.