Lead Automotive Technician — ASE Training & Growth

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor a team, and drive customer satisfaction. The role uses a flat-rate pay model and includes opportunities for paid training and ASE certifications.

You will diagnose, repair, and explain repairs to customers, stay current with automotive technology, and help train junior technicians within the service shop. Respect for safety and quality is essential.

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.

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

Driver's license

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment and suspension

General automotive maintenance

Reading/writing/math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor a team, and drive customer satisfaction. The role uses a flat-rate pay model and includes opportunities for paid training and ASE certifications.

You will diagnose, repair, and explain repairs to customers, stay current with automotive technology, and help train junior technicians within the service shop. Respect for safety and quality is essential.