Lead Automotive Technician: ASE Training & Growth

Bridgestone Americas; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

ASE certifications on the job

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay (on-demand)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward higher customer care. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and rapid task completion, with flat-rate pay reflecting region and experience.

Based in Omaha, NE, the position requires ASE aspirations and ongoing formal training; it offers competitive pay and benefits as part of Bridgestone’s teammate experience.

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.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience or vocational training may be preferred.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 may count).

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 bonus applies.)

Skills

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

Auto maintenance & tire repair

Driver's license

Communication skills

Reading, writing & math

ASE certifications (3 of A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward higher customer care. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and rapid task completion, with flat-rate pay reflecting region and experience.

Based in Omaha, NE, the position requires ASE aspirations and ongoing formal training; it offers competitive pay and benefits as part of Bridgestone’s teammate experience.