Automotive Lead Technician

$52,000 - $96,741/Yr

Bridgestone Corporation - Schaumburg, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Schaumburg, IL

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Technician position at Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to diagnose and repair various automotive systems. This role emphasizes customer care and satisfaction while providing opportunities for continuous training and professional development. Technicians are rewarded through a performance-based compensation model, ensuring fair recognition for their skills and efficiency.

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 the first two years of employment.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems.
• Engine repair experience.
• Engine performance knowledge.
• Automatic transmission/transaxle skills.
• Manual drivetrain/transmission knowledge.
• Automotive heating/AC expertise.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the three - Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting day 1 for all our teammates
• Paid vacation and holidays
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule
• 401(k) match
• On demand pay (daily pay) program available