Lead technician job description

* 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

â€<

*Sign-on bonus for new teammates only

Sign-On Bonus of $3000!* 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.

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. 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. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.

Santa Clara Valley (Cupertino),California,United States

Marketing

+ Minimum 3-5 years working in a technical customer service field, specifically dealing with Apple products and services.

+ Strong background handling high-profile projects and situations, especially those that are extremely time-sensitive or problematic.

+ Ability to relate to diverse groups of partners, and tailor support as needed

+ Ability to multitask along with excellent written and verbal skills

+ Willingness to learn new systems and build relationships with the teams that support them

+ Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to visualize and propose changes to organization proactively

+ Ability to work autonomously without specific direction or supervision

+ Comfortable researching and proposing new technical solutions, including hardware procurement and implementation

**Description**

Responsibilities include: Acting as a trusted resource for the lab's technicians, from technical questions and support to customer service opportunities and hardware presentation standard processes Extensive coordination and interaction with departments across Apple to explore available solutions, understand needs, and update technician processes as required Maintaining in-lab infrastructure for heavy daily use by technicians, from software updates to installation of and training on new hardware and software Inventory management and organization to ensure equipment is readily available and easily accessible, as well identifying older hardware that should be prepped for refurbishment or disposal Leading the creation and ongoing development of vital documentation, from training to procedural and technical articles Driving the adoption of new standard methodologies as needs emerge and evolve Delivering clear and practical feedback as needed to address areas of technician and group opportunity

**Education & Experience**

**Additional Requirements**

**Apple Footer**

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (Opens in a new window) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .

Apple is required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccination mandate issued by the New York City Department of Health. We will verify the vaccination status of all New York City team members who are working at an Apple Store, office, or partner store in New York City. New York City Department of Health Learn more (Opens in a new window) .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you're applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .

Minimum qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

+ 8 years of experience in software development and with data structures/algorithms.

+ 5 years of experience with design, architecture, and testing/launching software products.

+ 3 years of experience developing GPU graphics drivers.

Preferred qualifications:

+ Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

+ 5 years of experience working with embedded operating systems.

+ 3 years of experience in a technical leadership role leading project teams and setting technical direction.

+ 3 years of experience working in a complex, matrixed organization involving cross-functional and/or cross-business projects.

+ 3 years of experience with device drivers on Android, Linux, and Kernel.

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google's needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.

The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google's artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world.

Additional Information

(Colorado only*) Minimum Salary of $198,000 - $212,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

*Note: Disclosure as required by sb19-085 (8-5-20) of the minimum salary compensation range for this role when being hired into our offices in Colorado.

+ Develop GPU graphics and compute technologies spanning the full GPU software stack.

+ Advise Android and Pixel leadership on performance and feature opportunities in graphics software, and scope solutions with partner teams inside and outside Google.

+ Seek general solutions to problems, minimizing application or device-specific workarounds to serve users of all Pixel devices, including in-market devices. Debug complex user mode and kernel mode problems.

+ Evaluate and bring-up devices, and work with Product and Engineering teams to define the role and requirements of the GPU in future product designs.

+ Drive complete development cycles of projects, from requirements and design through implementation and establishing test plans, setting goals for and guiding team members in the process.