Lead Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; 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 (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward excellent customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model that rewards efficiency and expertise, with training supported by the company.

You will stay current with evolving automotive technology through ongoing formal training and mentorship of junior technicians, with sign-on bonuses and regionally aligned 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. (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Brake diagnosis/repair

Alignment/ suspension

General automotive maintenance

Reading/writing/math

Communication to non-technical

Education

ASE certifications in A1-A8 (3 of them)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward excellent customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model that rewards efficiency and expertise, with training supported by the company.

You will stay current with evolving automotive technology through ongoing formal training and mentorship of junior technicians, with sign-on bonuses and regionally aligned pay.