Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Petaluma, CA

30d•$32 - $59

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and provides leadership and mentoring to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical findings and needed repairs to non-mechanical customers, and keeps current with automotive technology through paid formal training. The position also assists and trains technicians and requires obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays ASE test and registration fees regardless of test outcome and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed as $31.74–$59.42, with a flat-rate, performance-based pay model. Actual earning potential may vary by region, available work, productivity, and experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new teammates only.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrated skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrated skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrated skill 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 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, skills demonstrated 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 to non-mechanical individuals.
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 of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus for new teammates only.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
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.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Paid ASE test and registration fees, whether tests are passed or failed, and a bonus for each test passed.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Corporate social responsibility activities.
Inclusive and engaging team environment.