Automotive Lead Technician A Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Park, KS
•$30 - $57

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing a range of vehicle systems, explaining technical diagnoses and repairs to customers, keeping current with automotive technology through paid training, and assisting and training other technicians. The position uses flat-rate compensation, with the stated pay range reflecting regional earning potential that may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; the company pays testing and registration fees and provides a bonus for each test passed.

Requirements

  • Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
  • Demonstrated skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
  • Demonstrated skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
  • Demonstrated skill 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, skills demonstrated 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, and 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 necessary 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 areas from A1–A8 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 available.
  • Formal training and performance incentives.
  • Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
  • Supportive onboarding experience.
  • Corporate social responsibility activities.
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