Lead Automotive Technician — Diagnostics & Leadership

Bridgestone Americas; Belmont (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Belmont, CA to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The work uses a flat-rate pay model based on tasks and includes paid formal training and ASE certification prospects.

Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation meeting minimum wage and a strong culture of safety, integrity and teamwork.

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.

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 diagnosis

General automotive maintenance

Tire repair

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Belmont, CA to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The work uses a flat-rate pay model based on tasks and includes paid formal training and ASE certification prospects.

Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation meeting minimum wage and a strong culture of safety, integrity and teamwork.