Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone • Anderson, IN

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About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership skills to guide and mentor a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and required repairs to customers or other non-mechanical individuals, and staying current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians work under a flat-rate compensation model, with pay reflecting regional earning potential and varying according to available work, productivity, and experience. The listed pay range is $23.81–$40.92. The company pays ASE test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times 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.
• Communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Have reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of one or more of the following: 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 of 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 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 ASE certifications in at least five areas 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 ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On-demand daily pay program.
• Formal training and regular mentorship.
• Performance incentives.
• Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
• Company-paid ASE test and registration fees, regardless of test outcome.
• Bonus for each ASE test passed.
• Professional development resources.
• Community involvement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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