Lead Auto Technician - Paid Training & ASE Support

Bridgestone Americas; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role features a flat-rate pay structure that rewards efficiency and expertise within the Southern region.

Bridgestone is committed to fair compensation and ongoing formal training, with opportunities to obtain ASE certifications and advance in a supportive, inclusive environment.

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.
• 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

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment diagnosis

Suspension diagnosis

Maintenance & tire repair

Communication skills

Reading & math skills

Education

Valid driver's license

A.S.E. certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role features a flat-rate pay structure that rewards efficiency and expertise within the Southern region.

Bridgestone is committed to fair compensation and ongoing formal training, with opportunities to obtain ASE certifications and advance in a supportive, inclusive environment.