Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Lafayette, LA

30d•$25 - $57

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 drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems to specifications, explains technical findings and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and supports the development of other technicians. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous 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 whether or not the test is passed, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Pay is based on a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model. The listed regional pay range is $25.13–$57.24; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The posting advertises a $3,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Have skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
Have skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Have skill 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.
ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. 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 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

$3,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Flexible work schedule.
Performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Paid ASE test and registration fees, whether tests are passed or failed; bonus for each ASE test passed.