Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone•College Station, TX

23d

About The Position

The Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leads and mentors a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicles to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and required repairs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals, and keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; the company pays test and registration fees regardless of results, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $23.81–$49.36. The position uses a performance-based flat-rate pay model, with earnings depending on available work, productivity, and experience. The listed rates reflect the region’s earning potential and may vary. All employees are paid at least the applicable minimum wage.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Have skills in brake diagnosis and repair.
Have skills in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Have skills in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
Have reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of one or more of the following: electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, or automotive heating and air conditioning.
Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a vocational-technical school program.
ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one. Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air-conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
Stay current with automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.