Lead Automotive Technician | Grow, Train, Elevate

Bridgestone Americas; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 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

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas invites applications for a Lead Technician within Bridgestone Retail Operations. The role focuses on diagnosing drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to propel a team toward better customer care and satisfaction.

The position emphasizes ongoing paid training and ASE certification, with the company supporting development and a strong, nationwide network. Fort Walton Beach area with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times 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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment diagnosis

Suspension diagnosis

Automotive maintenance

Communication

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas invites applications for a Lead Technician within Bridgestone Retail Operations. The role focuses on diagnosing drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to propel a team toward better customer care and satisfaction.

The position emphasizes ongoing paid training and ASE certification, with the company supporting development and a strong, nationwide network. Fort Walton Beach area with competitive hourly pay.