Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Braintree, VT

16d•$32 - $59

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 a range of vehicle systems and explains technical findings and repair needs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and assist in training other technicians and mechanics. Pay is listed at $31.74–$59.45 per hour, with a flat-rate compensation model that pays a predetermined amount for eligible tasks. Actual earning potential may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available to first-time hires only. Technicians must obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within their first two years; the company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

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. 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 needed repairs clearly 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 from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.