Lead Automotive Technician - Mentor, Diagnose, & Excel

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Town of Somers (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision startingday

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASEcerts

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

You will diagnose and repair brake/hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical systems, and stay current with evolving automotive technology through ongoing formal training and ASE certification progress within two years.

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.
• 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

Brake diagnosis

Electrical systems

Team leadership

Communication to non-technical people

Diagnostic troubleshooting

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

You will diagnose and repair brake/hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical systems, and stay current with evolving automotive technology through ongoing formal training and ASE certification progress within two years.