Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Hyattsville, MD

5d•$30 - $57

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help the team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs a range of vehicle systems to specifications, explains diagnoses and repairs to customers who are not mechanically trained, and helps technicians develop their technical skills. The position also requires staying current with automotive technology through paid formal training and obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least five A1–A8 areas within the first two years of employment. ASE test and registration fees are company-paid, 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 pay range is $30.42–$56.99; actual earnings may vary with regional work availability, productivity, and experience. Pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum-wage requirements.

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 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 A1–A8 areas; 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 required repairs clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
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 A1–A8 areas 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.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
ASE test and registration fees paid by the company, whether the technician passes or fails.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.