Lead Automotive Technician — Diagnostics Leader & Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

On-the-job ASE certifications

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction. This role emphasizes leadership, ongoing training, and a commitment to high-quality repairs in a busy shop environment.

You will perform complex diagnostics, mentor junior technicians, and ensure work meets safety and performance standards. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for ASE certification

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and ability 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.
• 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

Brake diagnosis

Wheel alignment

Electrical systems

Tire repair

Customer communication

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction. This role emphasizes leadership, ongoing training, and a commitment to high-quality repairs in a busy shop environment.

You will perform complex diagnostics, mentor junior technicians, and ensure work meets safety and performance standards. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for ASE certification