Lead Automotive Technician: Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone Americas; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Lead Technician for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

We offer a $2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay model with performance-based compensation. The stated rates reflect regional earning potential and may vary with workload and experience.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required and ability 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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

Automotive maintenance & tire repair

Communication of technical information

Reading/Writing/Math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Lead Technician for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

We offer a $2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay model with performance-based compensation. The stated rates reflect regional earning potential and may vary with workload and experience.