Automotive Lead Technician - Lead, Diagnose & Mentor

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay model and on-the-job training with ASE certifications funded by the company.

The position emphasizes mentoring, continued training, and delivering high-quality automotive repairs across brake, suspension, and electrical systems in a fast-paced shop environment.

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.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program.

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.

Skills

Brake diagnostics

Electrical systems

Suspension & alignment

Tire maintenance

Leadership

Communication

ASE certifications

Driver's license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay model and on-the-job training with ASE certifications funded by the company.

The position emphasizes mentoring, continued training, and delivering high-quality automotive repairs across brake, suspension, and electrical systems in a fast-paced shop environment.