Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone•Lauderhill, FL

27d

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leads and mentors a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and required repairs to customers in non-technical terms, and stays current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The technician assists with training other technicians and is 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 provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed as $26.45–$52.04. Technicians are paid through a performance-based flat-rate model, with earnings dependent on eligible work, productivity, experience, and regional factors.

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.
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. 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 needed repairs clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
Keep 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 pay (daily pay) program available.
Performance incentives.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
A bonus for each A.S.E. test passed; test and registration fees are paid by the company regardless of pass or fail.
Professional development resources.
Community involvement opportunities.
Supportive and inclusive work environment.