Automotive Lead Technician — Diagnostics & Mentor

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Ballenger Creek (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting at

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes hands-on repair with leadership duties in a busy automotive service environment.

Pay range is $30.42–$56.99 per hour, with a flat-rate compensation model based on each eligible task, reflecting regional variations and individual productivity.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license 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.

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.
• 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 in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communication skills

Reading & math skills

Education

Automotive certification/license (where applicable)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes hands-on repair with leadership duties in a busy automotive service environment.

Pay range is $30.42–$56.99 per hour, with a flat-rate compensation model based on each eligible task, reflecting regional variations and individual productivity.