Lead Automotive Technician: Earn, Grow and Train

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 2,273,000 - 3,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Cedar Rapids, IA, is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward higher customer care. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with a flat-rate pay model and regional pay rates reflecting task complexity.

This role emphasizes staying current with automotive tech through paid training, ASE certification progress, and delivering quality, efficient service while upholding Bridgestone values and safety

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.
• 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

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical information

Reading/Writing/Math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Cedar Rapids, IA, is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward higher customer care. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with a flat-rate pay model and regional pay rates reflecting task complexity.

This role emphasizes staying current with automotive tech through paid training, ASE certification progress, and delivering quality, efficient service while upholding Bridgestone values and safety