Lead Automotive Diagnostics Technician

Bridgestone Americas; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring a Lead Technician in Jacksonville, FL to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a shop team. You will explain complex diagnoses to customers and stay current with evolving automotive technology through paid training.

The role offers a flat-rate pay model and opportunities to obtain ASE certifications, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

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.

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 diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance

Reading/writing/math skills

Communication to non-technical people

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring a Lead Technician in Jacksonville, FL to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a shop team. You will explain complex diagnoses to customers and stay current with evolving automotive technology through paid training.

The role offers a flat-rate pay model and opportunities to obtain ASE certifications, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.