Lead Automotive Technician: Flexible Hours & Paid Training

Bridgestone Americas; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision – starting day

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas in the United States seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward better customer care. You will diagnose and repair a broad range of brake, suspension, electrical, and HVAC systems, and communicate findings to non-technical customers.

The role offers paid formal training, opportunities to earn ASE certifications, and a performance-based flat-rate pay structure.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• 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.
• 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

Brake diagnosis

Alignment diagnostics

Maintenance & tire repair

Communication skills

Reading/writing/math

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas in the United States seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward better customer care. You will diagnose and repair a broad range of brake, suspension, electrical, and HVAC systems, and communicate findings to non-technical customers.

The role offers paid formal training, opportunities to earn ASE certifications, and a performance-based flat-rate pay structure.