Lead Automotive Technician – Diagnose, Mentor & Grow

bridgestone; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward higher customer care. The role offers a pay range of $27.72–$49.10 per hour with a flat-rate pay model reflecting task-based earnings.

Candidates should have strong automotive repair skills, ASE readiness, and a commitment to ongoing training; on-site work in a busy auto care environment is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 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.
• 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 & suspension

Maintenance & tires

Technical communication

Reading/writing/math

Driver's license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward higher customer care. The role offers a pay range of $27.72–$49.10 per hour with a flat-rate pay model reflecting task-based earnings.

Candidates should have strong automotive repair skills, ASE readiness, and a commitment to ongoing training; on-site work in a busy auto care environment is required.