Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone•Livonia, MI

26d

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems to specifications, communicating repair needs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals, and staying current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The position also assists and trains technicians and requires obtaining or maintaining 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 test outcome and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $27.77–$51.24 under a performance-based flat-rate pay model. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, experience, and regional rates. The posting notes that employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage. Bridgestone Retail Operations is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores in North America. The company describes a supportive, inclusive work environment focused on professional growth, teamwork, community involvement, and its mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.”

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrate skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrate skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrate skill 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.
A.S.E. certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. 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 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 A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.