Lead Automotive Technician & Mentor for Quality Service

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 66,000; 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

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $25.13–$48.03 per hour.

The role uses a flat-rate pay model and rewards skilled professionals with predetermined task-based compensation. Training and ASE certifications are supported by the company to promote career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have valid 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 across brake, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment systems.
• Explain diagnoses and repairs clearly to non-mechanical customers.
• Stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Pursue ASE certifications (A1–A8) within two years; tests fees paid by the company; bonuses for tests passed.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment diagnosis/repair

Suspension diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical information

Reading, writing, math

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Vocational/Technical school program

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $25.13–$48.03 per hour.

The role uses a flat-rate pay model and rewards skilled professionals with predetermined task-based compensation. Training and ASE certifications are supported by the company to promote career growth.