Lead Automotive Technician - Mentorship & Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a competitive hourly pay range reflecting regional productivity.

Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation with ongoing paid training, ASE certification support, and a strong emphasis on safety, integrity and teamwork within a dynamic automotive service environment.

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.
• 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. (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Driver's license

Brake diagnosis/repair

Alignment/ Steering/ Suspension

General automotive maintenance

Technical communication

Reading/Writing/Math

Electrical/Electronic systems (pref)

Engine repair (pref)

Engine performance (pref)

Automatic transmission/transaxle (pref

Manual drivetrain/transmission (pref)

Automotive heating/AC (pref)

ASE certifications (3 of A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a competitive hourly pay range reflecting regional productivity.

Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation with ongoing paid training, ASE certification support, and a strong emphasis on safety, integrity and teamwork within a dynamic automotive service environment.