Lead Automotive Technician – Mentor & Elevate Quality

Bridgestone; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision - starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASEcerts

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay (on-demand pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Lead Technician with strong diagnostic skills to identify drivability and electrical system faults and to mentor a team toward higher levels of customer satisfaction and service quality.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, suspension, steering, A/C and computer systems; explaining diagnoses to non‑technical customers; and pursuing ASE certifications within two years.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license and ability 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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/suspension diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication ability

Reading/writing/math

Electrical/electronic systems

Engine repair

Engine performance

Automatic transmission

Manual drivetrain/transmission

Automotive heating/AC

ASE certification readiness

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Lead Technician with strong diagnostic skills to identify drivability and electrical system faults and to mentor a team toward higher levels of customer satisfaction and service quality.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, suspension, steering, A/C and computer systems; explaining diagnoses to non‑technical customers; and pursuing ASE certifications within two years.