Lead Automotive Technician - Sign-On Bonus & Training

Bridgestone Americas; New Jersey; On-site; USD 40,000 - 81,000; 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

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in New Jersey is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward enhanced customer care.

This role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus, flat-rate pay model, and opportunities for ASE certifications through company-funded training. Pay ranges from $29.10 to $58.73 per hour, depending on experience and region.

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

Valid driver's license

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Federal/state/local certification

Explain technical info to non-tech

Reading/writing/math skills

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

5 years automotive repair experience

Vocational-Technical training

Education

Vocational-Technical School Program

ASE training program

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in New Jersey is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward enhanced customer care.

This role offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus, flat-rate pay model, and opportunities for ASE certifications through company-funded training. Pay ranges from $29.10 to $58.73 per hour, depending on experience and region.