Automotive Lead Technician: Mentor, Diagnose & Grow

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

On demand pay (daily pay)

401(k) match

Medical, Dental and Vision

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Tampa to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and guide a team toward high customer care. The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on diagnostics, and ongoing training.

The position offers a performance-based flat-rate pay model with ASE certification advancement and company-sponsored training, aiming to maintain high service standards and technician development.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile 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.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

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

Driver's license

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

Tire repair

Communication skills

Numeracy & literacy

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8) requirement

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Tampa to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and guide a team toward high customer care. The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on diagnostics, and ongoing training.

The position offers a performance-based flat-rate pay model with ASE certification advancement and company-sponsored training, aiming to maintain high service standards and technician development.