Lead Automotive Technician - Mentor, Diagnose & Drive Quality

Bridgestone Americas; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 65,618,000 - 121,379,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision - Start day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay available

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Largo, FL seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and enhance customer care and satisfaction.

You will earn a pay range of $22.90–$42.36 per hour with flat-rate compensation, plus paid training and ASE certification support, a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture of safety and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include valid driver's license, brake/diagnosis skills, alignment and suspension diagnosis/repair, general automotive maintenance and tire repair, and ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications across brake, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension and A/C systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical customers.
• Stay current with automotive tech via paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in technical activities.
• Pursue ASE certifications (A1–A8) within two years; tests paid by company; potential bonus per passed test.

Skills

Brake diagnosis/repair

Alignment/Steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication skills

Reading/writing/math skills

Valid driver's license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Largo, FL seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and enhance customer care and satisfaction.

You will earn a pay range of $22.90–$42.36 per hour with flat-rate compensation, plus paid training and ASE certification support, a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture of safety and professional growth.