Lead Automotive Technician | Paid Training & Growth

bridgestone; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 66,000; 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 program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a shop team to deliver excellent customer care.

The role emphasizes leadership, ongoing paid training, and maintaining ASE certifications; sign-on bonus of $2,000 and a pay range of $22.90 to $48.16 per hour reflect regional compensation. Join a team committed to quality and service.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.

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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/Steering/Suspension

Electrical/electronic systems

Engine repair

Engine performance

Automatic transmission/transaxle

Manual drivetrain/transmission

Automotive heating/AC

Communication of technical info

Reading/Writing/Math

Education

ASE cert A1-A8

L1 (one of three)

5 years automotive repair experience

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a shop team to deliver excellent customer care.

The role emphasizes leadership, ongoing paid training, and maintaining ASE certifications; sign-on bonus of $2,000 and a pay range of $22.90 to $48.16 per hour reflect regional compensation. Join a team committed to quality and service.