Lead Automotive Technician - Mentor & Flexible Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. Pay rate: $27.72 - $51.53 per hour, with a flat‑rate pay model reflecting regional productivity.

You will stay current with automotive technology through paid training, pursue ASE certifications, and help colleagues grow.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 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.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Reading, writing and math

Communication to non-technical people

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Elk Grove, CA is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. Pay rate: $27.72 - $51.53 per hour, with a flat‑rate pay model reflecting regional productivity.

You will stay current with automotive technology through paid training, pursue ASE certifications, and help colleagues grow.