Lead Automotive Technician — Diagnostics, Mentorship & Training

bridgestone; Town of Whitehall (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

401(k) match

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Job summary

Bridgestone is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and ensure high customer care and satisfaction. This role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and a flat-rate pay model based on tasks completed, reflecting regional earning potential.

Pay range is $24.10 to $51.66 per hour, with pay reflecting experience, workload, and productivity. Bridgestone commits to fair compensation and ongoing paid training.

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.
• 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

Driver's license

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical info

Reading/writing/math skills

ASE certifications

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and ensure high customer care and satisfaction. This role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and a flat-rate pay model based on tasks completed, reflecting regional earning potential.

Pay range is $24.10 to $51.66 per hour, with pay reflecting experience, workload, and productivity. Bridgestone commits to fair compensation and ongoing paid training.