What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Lead Technician position at Bridgestone?
* 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
- Reading, writing and math skills
- 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. (New hires with external similar qualifications/certifications will have up to 2 years of employment to comply)
- Maintains Federal, State and Local certification/license where applicable
- Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people