Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Fairview, OR
•$24 - $55

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses automotive 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 vehicles to specifications and explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to people without mechanical expertise. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and assist and train other technicians and mechanics. The role uses a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model. The posted pay range is $23.81–$55.49; actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. The employer states that compensation meets or exceeds applicable minimum-wage requirements. The technician must 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, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Requirements

  • Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
  • Demonstrated skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
  • Demonstrated skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
  • Demonstrated skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
  • Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
  • Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
  • 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.
  • A.S.E. certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one, and Brake and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair vehicles to specifications, including brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
  • Explain technical diagnoses and necessary repairs 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 A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one for all teammates.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • 401(k) match.
  • On-demand daily pay program available.
  • Performance incentives.
  • Formal training and regular mentorship.
  • Professional development resources.
  • Corporate social responsibility activities.
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