Lead Automotive Technician - Paid Training & ASE Certs

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 33,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

The Lead Technician position at Bridgestone Americas, Inc. requires diagnosing drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership and mentoring to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range: $23.81 - $48.53 per hour. Our flat-rate pay model rewards skilled technicians for each eligible task, with pay reflecting regional work, productivity, and experience. We provide training opportunities and rewards for ASE certifications.

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

Automotive maintenance & tire repair

Reading, writing & math

Technical communication

Job description

The Lead Technician position at Bridgestone Americas, Inc. requires diagnosing drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership and mentoring to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range: $23.81 - $48.53 per hour. Our flat-rate pay model rewards skilled technicians for each eligible task, with pay reflecting regional work, productivity, and experience. We provide training opportunities and rewards for ASE certifications.