Lead Automotive Technician | Diagnostics, Mentoring

3M HEALTHCARE; Goliad (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On‑the‑job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On‑demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. You will stay current with automotive tech through paid training, explain diagnoses to non‑mechanical customers, and support two‑way communication across service staff.

Competitive pay and benefits offered. The role requires maintaining ASE certifications, driving company vehicles, and upholding safety standards in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• 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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment diagnosis/repair

Suspension diagnosis/repair

Automotive maintenance & tire repair

Communication of technical information

Reading/Writing/Math skills

Valid driver's license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. You will stay current with automotive tech through paid training, explain diagnoses to non‑mechanical customers, and support two‑way communication across service staff.

Competitive pay and benefits offered. The role requires maintaining ASE certifications, driving company vehicles, and upholding safety standards in a fast‑paced