Lead Automotive Technician: Mentorship, Training & Growth

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The position offers a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for first-time hires, with a pay range of $24.10 to $40.87 per hour. On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications are provided, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

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

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical information

Reading/writing/math skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The position offers a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for first-time hires, with a pay range of $24.10 to $40.87 per hour. On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications are provided, along with a comprehensive benefits package.