Lead Automotive Technician — Mentor, Diagnose & Grow

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Wayne (NJ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores across North America. The Lead Technician role focuses on diagnosing drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction, with a performance-based flat-rate pay structure.

Bridgestone offers formal training, paid vacation, holidays, healthcare for all employees, and a 401k plan, plus opportunities for ASE certifications and ongoing

Qualifications

• Must have valid 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.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (preferred).

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)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores across North America. The Lead Technician role focuses on diagnosing drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction, with a performance-based flat-rate pay structure.

Bridgestone offers formal training, paid vacation, holidays, healthcare for all employees, and a 401k plan, plus opportunities for ASE certifications and ongoing