Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone•Denton, TX

12d

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership skills to mentor and guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining diagnoses and repairs to customers or other non-mechanical individuals, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. Technicians are expected to stay current with automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and 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, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation includes a stated pay range of $26.45–$40.87 and a $3,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires. Technicians are paid using a performance-based flat-rate model; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The position also offers paid training, company-funded ASE certifications, benefits, and a flexible work schedule.

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.
Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

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, 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 of the three. 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 needed repairs 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.
Drive customer and company vehicles as needed.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting 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 pay (daily pay) program available.
Performance incentives.
Continuous paid formal training.
ASE test and registration fees paid by the company, whether the technician passes or fails.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
Corporate social responsibility activities.