Lead Automotive Technician — Mentor, Diagnose & Grow

Bridgestone Americas; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting日

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, guiding a team toward improved customer care. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and owning repairs to specifications.

Responsibilities include staying current with automotive technology, explaining diagnoses to customers, and obtaining ASE certifications within two years. Competitive pay, on-the-job training, and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• 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 - 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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment diagnosis/repair

Electrical systems

Suspension diagnosis/repair

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, guiding a team toward improved customer care. The role emphasizes leadership, training, and owning repairs to specifications.

Responsibilities include staying current with automotive technology, explaining diagnoses to customers, and obtaining ASE certifications within two years. Competitive pay, on-the-job training, and benefits are provided.