Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Mount Ephraim, NJ

1d•$29 - $59

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, communicates technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assists and trains technicians and mechanics. Technicians keep current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and are required to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays ASE test and registration fees, whether the technician passes or fails, and provides a bonus for each test passed. The position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a stated pay range of $29.10–$58.73. Technicians are paid under a performance-based flat-rate compensation model; actual earnings may vary with available work, 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 electrical or electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission or transaxle, manual drivetrain or 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, and 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 necessary repairs clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
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.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for all teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Company-paid ASE test and registration fees, pass or fail, and a bonus for each test passed.
Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
Corporate social responsibility activities.