Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC · 4 days ago
Lead Technician
Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. The Lead Technician position requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to enhance customer care and satisfaction.
Retail
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
Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment. (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)
Qualification
Required
Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles
Skilled in brakes diagnosis/repair
Skilled in alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair
Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair
Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people
Reading, writing and math skills
Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment
Preferred
Strong understanding of any of the following: Electrical/electronic systems
Engine repair
Engine performance
Automatic transmission/transaxle
Manual drivetrain/transmission
Automotive heating/AC
5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program
A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the three – Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred)
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates
Paid vacation and holidays
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
Flexible work schedule
401(k) match
On demand pay (daily pay) program available
Company
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions.