Lead Automotive Technician: Grow Your Skills

Bridgestone Americas; Montana; On-site; USD 36,000 - 72,000; 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 (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a performance-based flat-rate pay model with steady opportunities for ASE certifications and ongoing training.

You will lead by example, stay current with automotive tech, and support a diverse, inclusive team in a fast-paced service environment across multiple locations.

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.
• 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/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication to non-technical

Reading, writing & math

Education

ASE certifications / Vocational-Technical School

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a performance-based flat-rate pay model with steady opportunities for ASE certifications and ongoing training.

You will lead by example, stay current with automotive tech, and support a diverse, inclusive team in a fast-paced service environment across multiple locations.