Automotive Lead Technician - A Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Cockeysville, MD

6d•$25 - $57

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs vehicles to specifications across a range of systems and explains technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and assist with training other technicians and mechanics. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated pay range of $25.13–$56.99. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. The company pays ASE test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. The position also offers training, development, and mentorship opportunities in an inclusive team environment.

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.
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, with Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair vehicles to specifications, including brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed 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 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.
Formal training and performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid ASE test and registration fees, regardless of whether the technician passes.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Agility and work/life effectiveness support.