Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone•Portage, MI

25d

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems to specifications while using leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role includes explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, assisting and training technicians and mechanics, and staying current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are paid through a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The listed pay range is $25.13–$51.24, reflecting regional earning potential that may vary with available work, productivity, and experience. Employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage. The company pays ASE test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Skilled in brake diagnosis and repair.
Skilled in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Skilled in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
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 of 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, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and necessary repairs clearly to non-mechanical individuals.
Stay 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 of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with a performance-based flat-rate pay model.
Formal and on-the-job training.
Performance incentives.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one for all teammates.
401(k) plan and 401(k) match.
Company-funded ASE certifications, with test and registration fees paid regardless of pass or fail.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Flexible work schedule.
On-demand pay (daily pay) program.
Professional development and mentorship.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
Supportive onboarding and an inclusive team environment.