Lead Automotive Technician | Diagnostic Expert & Mentor

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASEcerts

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks an Automotive Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while leading a team toward enhanced customer care. This role offers a flat-rate pay model with a pay range of $25.13–$40.92 per hour and on-the-job opportunities for ASE certification.

Responsibilities include mentoring technicians, diagnosing complex faults, and communicating repairs to customers.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skilled in brakes diagnosis/repair and alignment/steering/suspension.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications—brakes, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, suspension, A/C and electrical systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to customers in understandable terms.
• Maintain current ASE certifications via company-sponsored training and tests.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/Steering/Suspension

Automotive maintenance & tire repair

Communicating technical info

Reading/writing/math skills

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks an Automotive Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while leading a team toward enhanced customer care. This role offers a flat-rate pay model with a pay range of $25.13–$40.92 per hour and on-the-job opportunities for ASE certification.

Responsibilities include mentoring technicians, diagnosing complex faults, and communicating repairs to customers.