Senior Automotive Technician & Team Lead - Flexible Schedule

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASEcerts

401(k) match

On-demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks an Automotive Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a shop team to deliver high-quality customer care. You will mentor technicians and pursue ongoing formal training.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision from day one, paid vacation, and a path to ASE certifications, with a competitive travel-friendly pay model and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile 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 A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment & suspension diagnosis

General automotive maintenance

Tire repair

Communication of technical info

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Tools

ASE certifications

Vehicle diagnostic tools

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks an Automotive Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a shop team to deliver high-quality customer care. You will mentor technicians and pursue ongoing formal training.

Benefits include medical/dental/vision from day one, paid vacation, and a path to ASE certifications, with a competitive travel-friendly pay model and 401(k) matching.