Lead Automotive Technician: Diagnostics, Mentorship, Growth

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 29,880 - 56,371; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision from day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The position uses a flat-rate pay model, with pay range shown as $21.69 to $40.92 per hour, reflecting regional productivity and experience.

On-the-job training, ASE certifications, and paid vacation support career growth.

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.
• Certification/licensing as applicable; federal, state and local requirements.
• 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. (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance/tire

Communication of technical info

Reading/writing/math

ASE certifications knowledge

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The position uses a flat-rate pay model, with pay range shown as $21.69 to $40.92 per hour, reflecting regional productivity and experience.

On-the-job training, ASE certifications, and paid vacation support career growth.