Lead Automotive Technician – Diagnose, Mentor, Grow

Bridgestone Americas; Bearden (OK); On-site; USD 62,150,000 - 114,845,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Start day

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward enhanced customer care. The role offers a flat-rate pay system with earnings potential reflecting regional work and individual productivity.

Bridgestone emphasizes ongoing training, ASE certifications, and a supportive environment to develop skills and certifications within the first two years of employment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 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 ASE certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Certification/license as applicable

Technical communication

Reading/writing/math skills

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward enhanced customer care. The role offers a flat-rate pay system with earnings potential reflecting regional work and individual productivity.

Bridgestone emphasizes ongoing training, ASE certifications, and a supportive environment to develop skills and certifications within the first two years of employment.