Lead Automotive Technician - Mentor, Diagnose & Improve Quality

bridgestone; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical dental vision

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

Flexible schedule

401k match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone is seeking a Lead Technician in Aurora, IL to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role features a flat-rate pay model and encourages ongoing ASE certification investments.

You will diagnose, repair to specifications, explain repairs to customers, and stay current with automotive technology through paid training. A.S.E. certs and a valid license are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.
• 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 skills

Reading/Writing/Math

Job description

Bridgestone is seeking a Lead Technician in Aurora, IL to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role features a flat-rate pay model and encourages ongoing ASE certification investments.

You will diagnose, repair to specifications, explain repairs to customers, and stay current with automotive technology through paid training. A.S.E. certs and a valid license are required.