Automotive Lead Technician
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 improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining diagnoses and repairs to customers who are not mechanically trained, and keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; the company pays testing and registration fees, and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated range of $29.10–$56.99. Actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, individual productivity, and experience. The position is with Bridgestone Retail Operations, whose stores include Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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.
- 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.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Paid ASE testing and registration fees, whether the technician passes or fails.
- Bonus for each ASE test passed.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
