Lead Automotive Technician: Diagnostics, Mentoring & Growth

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 67,502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team to improve customer care. You’ll perform brake, alignment, and system repairs, mentor technicians, and pursue ASE certifications.

A state inspection license is preferred; flat-rate pay and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for those with current state inspection credentials are part of the package. Join a large network of Bridgestone service centers and benefit from training, paid

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.

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

Maintenance & tire repair

Certifications/licenses

Communication skills

Reading/writing/math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team to improve customer care. You’ll perform brake, alignment, and system repairs, mentor technicians, and pursue ASE certifications.

A state inspection license is preferred; flat-rate pay and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for those with current state inspection credentials are part of the package. Join a large network of Bridgestone service centers and benefit from training, paid