Lead Automotive Technician: Paid Training & ASE Path

Bridgestone Americas; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations in San Diego is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward exceptional customer care. You will tackle brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, suspension and A/C work and mentor fellow technicians.

Continuous paid training, ASE certification support, and a performance-based pay model accompany a competitive hourly rate. Join a team that emphasizes quality, integrity and teamwork in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 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 ASE 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

Alignment diagnosis

Maintenance & tire repair

Communication skills

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations in San Diego is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward exceptional customer care. You will tackle brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, suspension and A/C work and mentor fellow technicians.

Continuous paid training, ASE certification support, and a performance-based pay model accompany a competitive hourly rate. Join a team that emphasizes quality, integrity and teamwork in a dynamic retail environment.