Lead Automotive Technician — Flexible Hours & ASE Training

Bridgestone Americas; Selden (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Selden, NY to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team for better customer care and satisfaction. This position offers flat-rate pay with expected earnings in a competitive range.

You will stay current with evolving automotive tech, help train colleagues, and pursue ASE certifications. Excellent diagnostic skills and a safety-first mindset are essential.

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 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

Automotive maintenance

Tire repair

Communication

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8) – preferred

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Selden, NY to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team for better customer care and satisfaction. This position offers flat-rate pay with expected earnings in a competitive range.

You will stay current with evolving automotive tech, help train colleagues, and pursue ASE certifications. Excellent diagnostic skills and a safety-first mindset are essential.