Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical issues and needed repairs to customers, and supports technicians through training and mentoring. Technicians stay current with changing 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 ASE test and registration fees whether or not the technician passes, and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed as $30.42–$59.45 under a performance-based flat-rate pay model. Actual earnings may vary by regional work availability, productivity, and experience. The position is with Bridgestone Retail Operations, which operates automotive service stores including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works.
Requirements
- Maintain 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.
- 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, 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.
- Keep 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 the first day for all teammates.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program available.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Professional development resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
