Automotive Lead Technician

$42,432 - $79,477/Yr

Bridgestone Corporation - Wichita, KS

Part-time - Mid Level

Wichita, KS

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Technician position at Firestone Complete Auto Care requires a blend of technical expertise and leadership skills to diagnose and repair various automotive systems. This role emphasizes customer satisfaction and involves mentoring other technicians while staying updated with the latest automotive technologies through continuous training. The position offers a performance-based compensation model that rewards efficiency and skill.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.

Requirements

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 5 (five) of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the five) is required.
• Current Federal, State and Local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Leadership skills
• Mentoring experience
• Electrical experience
• Math skills

Benefits

• Paid training
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule