Lead Automotive Technician: Mentor & Diagnose Expert

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Arthursburg (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes staying current with automotive technology and delivering quality repairs.

ASE certifications and clear communication with customers and teammates are essential. Bridgestone offers paid training, competitive pay, and benefits as part of our crew.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Certification/license where applicable

Communication of technical info

Reading, writing & math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes staying current with automotive technology and delivering quality repairs.

ASE certifications and clear communication with customers and teammates are essential. Bridgestone offers paid training, competitive pay, and benefits as part of our crew.