Automotive lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Duluth, MN

30d•$25 - $50

About The Position

The Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The position diagnoses and repairs a range of vehicle systems to specifications, explains diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assists and trains technicians. Technicians are expected to stay current with automotive technology through continuous 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 certification test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated regional earning range of $25.13–$50.01. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. 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 necessary 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 teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Formal training and performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid certification test and registration fees, and a bonus for each ASE test passed.
Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
An inclusive and supportive team and work environment.