Automotive Lead Technician

4 weeks ago


Blacksburg, Virginia, United States Bridgestone Americas Full time

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas is a leading tire and automotive services company with a strong presence in North America. With over 22,000 teammates across the region, we operate more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works locations.

At Bridgestone Americas, we believe in empowering our teammates to deliver exceptional service and quality to our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid vacation and holidays. Our teammates also have access to on-the-job training, company-funded ASE certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

The Lead Technician position requires a highly skilled and experienced individual to diagnose and repair complex automotive systems, while also providing leadership and mentoring to a team of technicians. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of automotive technology and be able to communicate technical information to non-technical individuals.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
  • Must have a 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.

Our Crew Knows 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.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • 401(k) match.
  • On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.

Our Values Give Back to You

  • Professional Development: No matter where you're at in your career, we've got the resources to help you level up.
  • Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
  • Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.


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