Lead Automotive Technician - Diagnostics & Team Mentorship

bridgestone; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting 

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Wisconsin seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a $2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and an hourly pay range of $24.10 to $48.16. Flat-rate pay rewards efficiency and expertise; Bridgestone emphasizes formal training and ASE certifications.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 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.
• Reading, writing and math skills.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.

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 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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/Steering/Suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical information

Reading/Writing/Math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Wisconsin seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a $2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and an hourly pay range of $24.10 to $48.16. Flat-rate pay rewards efficiency and expertise; Bridgestone emphasizes formal training and ASE certifications.