Automotive Lead Technician
$49,504 - $96,741/Yr
Bridgestone Corporation - Lansing, IL
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Lansing, IL
10,001+ employees
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
About the position
The Lead Technician position at Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is a critical role that combines technical expertise in automotive repair with leadership and mentoring responsibilities. This position focuses on diagnosing and repairing various automotive systems while enhancing customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a performance-based compensation model and opportunities for professional development through continuous training.
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.
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Requirements
- Minimum 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
- Experience with advanced automotive technology.
- Leadership experience in a technical environment.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision - Starting day 1 for all teammates
- Paid vacation and holidays
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Flexible work schedule
- 401(k) match
- On demand pay (daily pay) program available
