Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone•Evansville, IN

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership skills to mentor technicians and help drive customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical issues and recommended repairs to customers, and stays current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are expected to 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 regardless of the result, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a posted range of $25.13–$48.03. The stated earning potential may vary by region, available work, productivity, and experience. The job also offers training, benefits, and opportunities for development and mentorship.

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 or electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission or transaxle, manual drivetrain or 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 Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s are preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to people without a mechanical background.
Stay current with 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.