Lead Automotive Technician – Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a performance-based, flat-rate pay model with a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for first-time hires and a pay range of $24.10 to $40.87 per hour. You will stay current through paid formal training and ASE certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license 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.

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.

Skills

Driver's license

Brake diagnosis/repair

Alignment & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Federal/state/local certification

Communication to non-technical

Reading & math skills

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a performance-based, flat-rate pay model with a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for first-time hires and a pay range of $24.10 to $40.87 per hour. You will stay current through paid formal training and ASE certifications.