Lead Automotive Technician – Mentor, Diagnose & Elevate Service

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Fort Leonard Wood (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

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 to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. You will stay current with automotive tech through paid formal training, pursue ASE certifications within two years, and help train other technicians.

The role requires valid driver's license, experience in brakes, alignment, suspension, and tire service, with competitive flat-rate pay

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

drivability diagnostics

brakes diagnostics/repair

alignment/steering/suspension

tire service

communication to non-technical people

Education

Driver's license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. You will stay current with automotive tech through paid formal training, pursue ASE certifications within two years, and help train other technicians.

The role requires valid driver's license, experience in brakes, alignment, suspension, and tire service, with competitive flat-rate pay