Automotive Lead Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Evansville (WY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a small team to boost customer care and satisfaction. The role includes ongoing paid formal training and opportunities for ASE certification, with a pay range of $25.13–$48.03 per hour in this region.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, alignment, suspension, and electrical systems, mentoring technicians, and maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times.
• 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.
• 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. (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Valid driver's license

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication to non-technical

Reading, writing & math

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a small team to boost customer care and satisfaction. The role includes ongoing paid formal training and opportunities for ASE certification, with a pay range of $25.13–$48.03 per hour in this region.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, alignment, suspension, and electrical systems, mentoring technicians, and maintaining safety and quality standards.