Lead Automotive Technician — Mentor, Train & Grow (ASE)

Bridgestone Americas; Wallisville (TX); On-site; USD 69,056,000 - 118,140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision starting day

Paid vacation & holidays

On-the-job training & ASE cert funding

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay model with regionally adjusted rates and growth opportunities within a large tire and auto service network.

You will diagnose, repair, and explain needed services, stay current with new automotive tech through paid training, and mentor technicians.

Qualifications

• Must have a 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.
• 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

Driver's license

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

Auto maintenance & tire repair

Federal/state/local certification

Communication skills

Reading/Writing/Math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay model with regionally adjusted rates and growth opportunities within a large tire and auto service network.

You will diagnose, repair, and explain needed services, stay current with new automotive tech through paid training, and mentor technicians.