Senior Automotive Technician & Team Leader

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 58,000; 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

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward heightened customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a flat-rate pay model with earnings potential reflecting regional demand and the technician’s performance. Certification goals include ASE within two years, with company support for training and development.

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

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/Steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance

Reading/writing and math

Communication of technical information

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward heightened customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a flat-rate pay model with earnings potential reflecting regional demand and the technician’s performance. Certification goals include ASE within two years, with company support for training and development.