Lead Automotive Technician - Mentor & Expert Diagnostics

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASECerts

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone America, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor teammates, and drive improved customer care. The role emphasizes leadership, ongoing training, and delivering quality service in a fast-paced shop.

You will work with brake, electrical, suspension, and HVAC systems, with opportunities to pursue ASE certifications and advance within a large retail network. Competitive pay and benefits accompany success.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times 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.

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.

Skills

Brake diagnosis

Suspension diagnosis

Electrical systems

Alignment

ASE certifications

Driver's license

Education

Vocational-Technical School Program

Job description

Bridgestone America, Inc. in Ann Arbor, MI seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor teammates, and drive improved customer care. The role emphasizes leadership, ongoing training, and delivering quality service in a fast-paced shop.

You will work with brake, electrical, suspension, and HVAC systems, with opportunities to pursue ASE certifications and advance within a large retail network. Competitive pay and benefits accompany success.