Lead Automotive Technician: Diagnostics, Mentorship & Training

Bridgestone Americas; Barnegat Township (NJ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; 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) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a performance-based pay model with training opportunities and a path to ASE certifications.

With a focus on safety and quality, you will work in a dynamic environment that rewards skill, reliability and continuous learning. Eligible benefits include health, vacation, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile 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.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• 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 ASE 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

Reading/writing and math skills

Communicate technical information

Education

Current federal, state and local certification/license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a performance-based pay model with training opportunities and a path to ASE certifications.

With a focus on safety and quality, you will work in a dynamic environment that rewards skill, reliability and continuous learning. Eligible benefits include health, vacation, and retirement options.