Lead Automotive Technician — Mentor, Diagnose & Grow

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision starting day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and mentor a team toward higher customer satisfaction. The role offers flat-rate pay and paid formal training, with ASE certifications encouraged within the first two years.

Expect hands-on diagnostics, repair work, and ongoing skill development in a dynamic automotive service environment across Towne and shop locations. Join a team that values safety, quality, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have valid 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.
• 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-technical 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.

Skills

Brake diagnosis

Alignment repair

Suspension repair

General maintenance

Tire repair

Technical communication

Electrical systems

Engine repair

Engine performance

Auto transmission

Manual drivetrain

Heating/AC

Valid driver’s license

Reading/writing/math

Education

ASE certifications

Tools

None

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and mentor a team toward higher customer satisfaction. The role offers flat-rate pay and paid formal training, with ASE certifications encouraged within the first two years.

Expect hands-on diagnostics, repair work, and ongoing skill development in a dynamic automotive service environment across Towne and shop locations. Join a team that values safety, quality, and collaboration.