Lead Automotive Technician: Diagnostics, Mentorship & Growth

Bridgestone Americas; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASEcerts

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and guide a team toward higher customer care. The role offers a performance-based, flat-rate pay model reflecting regional productivity.

Responsibilities include diagnosing repairs, mentoring technicians, and maintaining ASE certifications. A valid driver’s license and strong communication skills are required to ensure clear explanations to customers.

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.
• 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.
• 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

Driver's license

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment diagnosis

Tire repair

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical info

Reading/writing/math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and guide a team toward higher customer care. The role offers a performance-based, flat-rate pay model reflecting regional productivity.

Responsibilities include diagnosing repairs, mentoring technicians, and maintaining ASE certifications. A valid driver’s license and strong communication skills are required to ensure clear explanations to customers.