Lead Automotive Technician: Mentorship & Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Lutz (FL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay (on demand)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction.

The role features a flat-rate pay model with a pay range of $22.90 - $42.36 per hour, along with ongoing paid formal training and opportunities to earn ASE certifications and advance within Bridgestone's service network.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license 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.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the three – Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred).

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 A.S.E. 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

Alignment diagnosis

General automotive maintenance

Electrical systems understanding

Communication of technical info

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Florida is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction.

The role features a flat-rate pay model with a pay range of $22.90 - $42.36 per hour, along with ongoing paid formal training and opportunities to earn ASE certifications and advance within Bridgestone's service network.