Lead Automotive Technician — Mentor & Master Diagnostics

Bridgestone; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 57,000; 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 is seeking a Lead Technician in Austin to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring to uplift the team and improve customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model with a pay range reflecting regional work and performance.

Training and ASE certifications are provided to advance expertise. Responsibilities include explaining repairs to customers, staying current with automotive tech, and coaching junior technicians.

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.
• 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

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

Maintenance & tire repair

Communication of technical information

Reading/writing and math skills

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician in Austin to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring to uplift the team and improve customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model with a pay range reflecting regional work and performance.

Training and ASE certifications are provided to advance expertise. Responsibilities include explaining repairs to customers, staying current with automotive tech, and coaching junior technicians.