Automotive Lead Technician & Team Mentor (Paid Training)

Bridgestone Americas; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

ASE certifications funded by company

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team focused on customer care and satisfaction. The position emphasizes leadership and hands-on technical excellence in a fast-paced retail auto service environment.

The role includes ongoing paid formal training, ASE certification goals, and a competitive pay range aligned with regional market rates. Join a nationwide brand committed to quality and development.

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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Driver's license

Communication of technical info

Reading/writing/math skills

5 years automotive repair experience

ASE certifications (3 of A1–A8)

Paid formal training

Education

Federal/state/local certifications where applicable

Job description

Bridgestone Americas seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team focused on customer care and satisfaction. The position emphasizes leadership and hands-on technical excellence in a fast-paced retail auto service environment.

The role includes ongoing paid formal training, ASE certification goals, and a competitive pay range aligned with regional market rates. Join a nationwide brand committed to quality and development.