Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone•Lakeside, FL

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals, and helping technicians and mechanics perform technical work. Technicians are expected to stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and to obtain or maintain A.S.E. 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 test outcome, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $25.13–$48.53. The role uses a flat-rate compensation model that pays a predetermined amount for each eligible task; actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, experience, and regional rates. Pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrate skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrate skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrate skill 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, demonstrated skills through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
A.S.E. certification in at least three of A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s 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 performing technical activities.
Obtain or maintain A.S.E. 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 A.S.E. certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
Formal training and performance incentives.
Paid formal training; A.S.E. test and registration fees are company-paid regardless of whether the technician passes.
Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed.
Professional development resources and regular mentorship.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.