Lead Automotive Technician & Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Grapevine, TX is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $3,000 for new teammates and a pay range of $25.13–$40.87 per hour with a flat-rate pay model reflective of regional workload.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, alignment, suspension, and electrical systems, plus ongoing training and ASE

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 ASE certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment & suspension diagnosis/diagn

General automotive maintenance & tire

Reading, writing and math skills

Communication of technical information

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Grapevine, TX is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a sign-on bonus up to $3,000 for new teammates and a pay range of $25.13–$40.87 per hour with a flat-rate pay model reflective of regional workload.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, alignment, suspension, and electrical systems, plus ongoing training and ASE