Lead Automotive Technician | Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 3,320,000 - 5,994,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Start day

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and mentor teammates in delivering excellent customer care. The role offers a performance-based pay model and a pathway to ASE certifications within two years.

Pay Range: $24.10 - $43.51 per hour. Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation and ongoing training while supporting a diverse, inclusive workforce across North America.

Qualifications

• Diagnose and repair to specifications across brake, hydraulic, exhaust, electrical, suspension and A/C systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanics.
• Stay current with automotive technology via paid formal training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications across systems.
• Explain diagnoses to customers.
• Train and assist technicians as needed.
• Pursue ASE certifications (A1–A8) within two years.

Skills

Diagnostics

Brake systems

Electrical systems

Repair knowledge

Communication

Education

ASE certifications

Tools

ASE certifications (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, Inc., seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and mentor teammates in delivering excellent customer care. The role offers a performance-based pay model and a pathway to ASE certifications within two years.

Pay Range: $24.10 - $43.51 per hour. Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation and ongoing training while supporting a diverse, inclusive workforce across North America.