Lead Automotive Technician | Mentorship and Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer care. Pay range: $30.42 - $58.73 per hour.

Our flat-rate pay rewards skilled technicians for each eligible task, with compensation reflecting regional work, productivity, and experience. We offer competitive pay, paid training, and a benefits package including medical/dental/vision, vacation, ASE certifications, and a 401(k) match.

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.

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/repair

Alignment diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance & tire

A.S.E. certifications (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer care. Pay range: $30.42 - $58.73 per hour.

Our flat-rate pay rewards skilled technicians for each eligible task, with compensation reflecting regional work, productivity, and experience. We offer competitive pay, paid training, and a benefits package including medical/dental/vision, vacation, ASE certifications, and a 401(k) match.