Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Boise, ID

12d•$25 - $54

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses automotive experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs a range of vehicle systems, communicates technical diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and helps train technicians and mechanics. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and are expected to 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 technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated regional range of $25.13–$54.24. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. First-time hires may be eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The position is part of Bridgestone Retail Operations, which operates automotive service and tire retail locations.

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 needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians and mechanics in performing technical activities.
Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications; test and registration fees are paid regardless of test outcome.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Performance incentives.