Lead Automotive Technician — Flexible Schedule & Growth

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Suntree (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision starting day 1

Paid vacation & holidays

ASE certifications – company-funded

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 while leveraging leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

Pay range: $22.90 - $45.27 per hour, with a flat-rate pay model reflecting region productivity and performance-based rewards. Ongoing paid formal training and ASE certifications are supported by the company.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license in good standing.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

Automotive maintenance

Communication skills

Reading/Writing/Math

Valid driver’s license

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

Pay range: $22.90 - $45.27 per hour, with a flat-rate pay model reflecting region productivity and performance-based rewards. Ongoing paid formal training and ASE certifications are supported by the company.