Lead Automotive Technician — Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone Americas; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team to deliver high-quality customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model and offers performance-based compensation within a $26.51–$49.10 per hour range.

You will stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training, obtain ASE certifications, and mentor other technicians.

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.

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.
• 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

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/Steering/Suspension

General automotive maintenance/Tire

Communication/Reading/Writing/Math

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team to deliver high-quality customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model and offers performance-based compensation within a $26.51–$49.10 per hour range.

You will stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training, obtain ASE certifications, and mentor other technicians.