Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Bear Creek, WI

12d•$26 - $49

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership and mentoring skills to help guide a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical findings and necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and helps technicians and mechanics perform technical work. The technician is expected to keep current with changing automotive technology through 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 test and registration fees regardless of test outcome and provides a bonus for each test passed. Pay is listed at $26.45–$49.36. Technicians are paid under a performance-based flat-rate model, with earnings varying according to available work, productivity, and experience; the stated range reflects regional earning potential. Pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Skilled in brake diagnosis and repair.
Skilled in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Skilled 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/AC.
Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via 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 required 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 day one for all teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications; test and registration fees are paid regardless of result, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Professional development resources, training, and regular mentorship.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Performance incentives.
Formal training.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
Agility and work/life effectiveness and long-term well-being.