Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Muscle Shoals, AL

15d•$24 - $48

About The Position

The Automotive 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 vehicle systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assists and trains technicians and mechanics. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through 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 test and registration fees regardless of outcome, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is based on a flat-rate model that pays a predetermined amount for each eligible task. The posted range is $23.81–$48.03; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience, and pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum-wage requirements. The role requires a valid automobile driver’s license and the ability to drive customer and company vehicles. Current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses are required where applicable.

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.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, or automotive heating/AC.
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 of A1–A8; L1 may count as one, and 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 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 of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one for all teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications, including paid test and registration fees.
Performance incentives and bonuses for each ASE test passed.
401(k) plan with company match.
Flexible work schedule.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Professional development resources.