Lead Automotive Technician — Train, Mentor & Elevate Service

Bridgestone; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay / on-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in College Station, TX seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role uses a flat-rate pay model with a pay range of $23.81–$49.36 per hour in this region.

You will stay current with automotive technology through ongoing paid formal training, assist and train technicians, and pursue ASE certifications within the first two years of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a 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 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

Brake diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communication skills

Math/reading/writing skills

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in College Station, TX seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role uses a flat-rate pay model with a pay range of $23.81–$49.36 per hour in this region.

You will stay current with automotive technology through ongoing paid formal training, assist and train technicians, and pursue ASE certifications within the first two years of employment.