Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone•Hermitage, TN

13d

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The position diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications and explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers who may not have mechanical knowledge. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and assist and train other technicians and mechanics. The role requires obtaining or maintaining 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 $25.13–$48.03, with a performance-based flat-rate pay model. Actual earnings may vary with available work, individual productivity, and experience. Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on day one for teammates; other offerings include paid vacation and holidays, on-the-job training, company-funded ASE certifications, a flexible work schedule, a 401(k) match, and an on-demand pay program.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Be skilled in brake diagnosis and repair.
Be skilled in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Be skilled 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 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 of the three. 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 people without mechanical expertise.
Keep current with changing 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.