Lead Automotive Technician — Mentor, Diagnose & Repair

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone America, Inc. is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward enhanced customer care. You will explain repairs clearly and stay current with evolving automotive technology through formal training.

Role emphasizes mentorship of technicians, achievement of ASE certifications within two years, and a compensation structure based on performance and expertise in a dynamic auto-service environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• 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 registration fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment diagnosis

Tire repair

Maintenance

Certifications

Communication

Math literacy

Job description

Bridgestone America, Inc. is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward enhanced customer care. You will explain repairs clearly and stay current with evolving automotive technology through formal training.

Role emphasizes mentorship of technicians, achievement of ASE certifications within two years, and a compensation structure based on performance and expertise in a dynamic auto-service environment.