Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Pittsfield, MA

7d•$28 - $59

About The Position

The Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs a range of vehicle systems to specifications, communicates technical diagnoses and repair needs to non-mechanical individuals, and helps train technicians and mechanics. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Testing and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated regional earning range of $27.77–$59.45. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The company states that all employees receive pay that meets or exceeds applicable minimum-wage requirements.

Requirements

Hold 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, skills demonstrated 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, ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed 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 areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

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.
Performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid formal training.
ASE testing and registration fees paid by the company, whether the technician passes or fails.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Supportive onboarding.
Training and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Corporate social responsibility activities.