Automotive Lead Technician

Company: Bridgestone Corporation
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: October 14, 2020

Job Description:

The Advanced Technician/Mechanic position requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC employs over 22,000 teammates in North America and operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores. The store locations include Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, Hibdon Tire, and Wheel Works. With 2,200 locations across America and over $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systemsAdequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individualsStay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal trainingAssist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activitiesOther duties as assignedMinimum Requirements for Advanced Technician* 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

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