Lead Automotive Technician - Mentor & Diagnose

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Ohio; On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring an Automotive Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay model and paid ASE training opportunities.

The position requires ASE certification progress, a valid driver’s license, and strong brakes/alignment skills, with advanced electrical and HVAC knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 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 paid by company).

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/Steering/Suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication to non-technical people

Reading/Writing/Math skills

Education

Valid driver’s license

ASE certifications (A1–A8) within 2 years

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring an Automotive Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay model and paid ASE training opportunities.

The position requires ASE certification progress, a valid driver’s license, and strong brakes/alignment skills, with advanced electrical and HVAC knowledge preferred.