Automotive Lead Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Lead Technician uses 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 position diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical issues and needed repairs to customers or other non-mechanical individuals, and keeps current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are expected 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 outcome, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. The role is compensated through a performance-based flat-rate pay model. The listed regional pay range is $26.45–$40.92; actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. Bridgestone offers training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare benefits, and a 401(k) plan. The position includes collaboration with a team and assisting with and training technicians/mechanics.
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/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/AC.
- Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third-party assessments/certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
- A.S.E. certification in at least three areas from 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, 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/mechanics in technical activities.
- Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and performance incentives.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one for teammates.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program available.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Professional development resources.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
