Lead Automotive Technician – Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone Americas; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

401(k) match

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

Paid vacation and holidays

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas seeks a Lead Technician for Bridgestone Retail Operations in Gainesville, GA. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

This role offers a flat-rate pay model with regional earning potential, benefits, and opportunities to earn ASE certifications. A valid driver’s license and ASE credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.

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 ASE certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Brake diagnosis

Alignment diagnosis

Electrical systems

Suspension repair

Communication

Education

ASE Certification (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas seeks a Lead Technician for Bridgestone Retail Operations in Gainesville, GA. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

This role offers a flat-rate pay model with regional earning potential, benefits, and opportunities to earn ASE certifications. A valid driver’s license and ASE credentials are preferred.