Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone•La Porte, TX

27d

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 involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to customers, and helping technicians and mechanics develop their technical skills. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training. The position requires obtaining or maintaining A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a listed pay range of $27.77–$49.36. Actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, individual productivity, and experience. Pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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.
A.S.E. certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. 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.
Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Lead and mentor the team to increase customer care and satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for all teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
Performance incentives.
Paid formal training.
A bonus for each A.S.E. test passed; test and registration fees are paid by the company regardless of pass or fail.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Corporate social responsibility activities.