Lead Automotive Technician – Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting at

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Minnetonka, MN to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor a team, and drive customer care. A sign-on bonus of $2,750 is offered for first-time hires, with a flat-rate pay model and a pay range of $26.51–$48.16 per hour.

Responsibilities include diagnosing vehicles to specs, explaining repairs to customers, and staying current with automotive technology through paid training.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• 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 ASE 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

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication of technical information

Reading/writing/math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Minnetonka, MN to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor a team, and drive customer care. A sign-on bonus of $2,750 is offered for first-time hires, with a flat-rate pay model and a pay range of $26.51–$48.16 per hour.

Responsibilities include diagnosing vehicles to specs, explaining repairs to customers, and staying current with automotive technology through paid training.