Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Hollywood, FL

30d•$25 - $49

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help a team increase customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicles to specifications, communicating technical diagnoses and repair needs to customers who are not mechanically trained, and helping technicians develop their technical skills. The technician is expected to stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and 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 regardless of the result, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a listed regional pay range of $25.13–$49.36. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience, and pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements. The role includes medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, paid vacation and holidays, on-the-job training, company-funded ASE certifications, a flexible work schedule, a 401(k) match, and access to an on-demand pay program.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Have brake diagnosis and repair skills.
Have alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair skills.
Have general automotive maintenance and tire repair skills.
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, and 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 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.
Paid formal and on-the-job training.
Company-funded ASE certification tests and registration fees, regardless of test result.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.