Lead Automotive Technician: Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone Americas; Waldorf (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 79,000; 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 in Minnesota seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The position offers a pay range reflecting regional variation and a flat-rate structure that rewards efficiency.

Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation, ongoing paid formal training, and opportunities to earn ASE certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and be able to drive.
• Experience diagnosing brakes/repair and electrical systems.
• Ability to explain technical info to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.
• Aim to obtain ASE certifications within two years.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications: brakes, electrical, suspension, A/C and more.
• Explain diagnoses and required repairs to customers clearly.
• Stay current with automotive tech via paid formal training.
• Assist and mentor technicians in performing tasks.
• Work toward ASE certification in ≥3 areas within two years.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Electrical systems

Communication to non-technical people

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Minnesota seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The position offers a pay range reflecting regional variation and a flat-rate structure that rewards efficiency.

Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation, ongoing paid formal training, and opportunities to earn ASE certifications.