Lead Automotive Technician – Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role includes ensuring accuracy of repairs, ongoing training, and certification achievement.

Successful candidates will possess valid driver's license, strong brake/align/suspension skills, and ASE-related certifications. Benefits include competitive pay, training programs, and company-supported career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times 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.
• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems
• Engine repair
• Automatic transmission/transaxle
• ASE certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the three) preferred
• STATE INSPECTION LICENSE PREFERRED

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 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Electrical/electronic systems

Engine repair

Automatic transmission/transaxle

ASE certification

Certification/license

Driver's license

Communication of technical info

Reading/Writing/Math

State Inspection License (preferred)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role includes ensuring accuracy of repairs, ongoing training, and certification achievement.

Successful candidates will possess valid driver's license, strong brake/align/suspension skills, and ASE-related certifications. Benefits include competitive pay, training programs, and company-supported career growth.