Lead Automotive Technician & Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision - Day 1

Paid vacation & holidays

ASE certifications funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and mentor a shop team. The role emphasizes customer care, quality workmanship, and continuous training in a fast-paced service environment.

The position offers opportunities for ASE certification, a competitive pay range, and a commitment to fair compensation and career development across our nationwide Auto Care network.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• 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.
• 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

Brake diagnosis

Alignment diagnosis

Maintenance & tire repair

Communication

Reading/writing/math

Driver's license

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and mentor a shop team. The role emphasizes customer care, quality workmanship, and continuous training in a fast-paced service environment.

The position offers opportunities for ASE certification, a competitive pay range, and a commitment to fair compensation and career development across our nationwide Auto Care network.