Lead Automotive Technician & Mentor (Paid Training)

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,062 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO). You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team to enhance customer care and satisfaction.

Competitive pay with flat-rate compensation, ongoing paid formal training, and opportunities to earn ASE certifications. Must obtain ASE certifications within two years and hold a valid driver’s license.

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

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical information

Reading/Writing/Math

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician for Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO). You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team to enhance customer care and satisfaction.

Competitive pay with flat-rate compensation, ongoing paid formal training, and opportunities to earn ASE certifications. Must obtain ASE certifications within two years and hold a valid driver’s license.