Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone • Henderson, NV

25d

About The Position

The Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs a range of vehicle systems, explains technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals, stays current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assists and trains other technicians and mechanics.

The position has a posted pay range of $26.45–$51.24. Technicians are paid under a flat-rate compensation model, with earnings based on eligible tasks; actual earnings may vary with available work, productivity, and experience. The company states that 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.
• Have skills in brake diagnosis and repair.
• Have skills in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
• Have skills 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, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s 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 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 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 on 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.
• Performance incentives.
• Formal training and regular mentorship.
• Professional development resources.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Supportive onboarding experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed