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Job description
Lead Technician
The Lead Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $26.51 - $49.09. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards our skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment, ensuring you're fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication. These rates reflect average productivity by region.
Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.
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)
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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)
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
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.
At Bridgestone, you are free to be:
We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.
What we offer:
A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
A diverse and inclusive team.
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Employment Eligibility: If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.
Worksite address
des plaines, IL, 60019, US
Who can apply
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