Lead Automotive Technician & Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision from day 1

Paid vacation & holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs funded

401(k) match

Daily pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward higher customer satisfaction. The role features a performance-based compensation model with flat-rate pay and requires ongoing training and ASE certification progression.

Base pay is reflected as a regional range, with opportunities for certification-driven bonuses. A strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork is emphasized as part of our commitment to excellent

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications for brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension and air conditioning systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with automotive technology through training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within first two years.

Skills

Brakes diag

Electrical diag

Alignment/Suspension

Customer comms

ASE certs

Leadership

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward higher customer satisfaction. The role features a performance-based compensation model with flat-rate pay and requires ongoing training and ASE certification progression.

Base pay is reflected as a regional range, with opportunities for certification-driven bonuses. A strong focus on safety, quality, and teamwork is emphasized as part of our commitment to excellent