Lead Automotive Technician | Paid Training + ASE Certs

Bridgestone Americas; Somers (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a shop team to boost customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a $2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay model. Pay ranges from $26.45 to $54.24 per hour, reflecting regional wage considerations and individual productivity. Bridgestone commits to fair compensation across roles.

Qualifications

• Must have a 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.
• 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 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

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Technical communication

Reading, writing & math

Valid driver's license

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8) preferred

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a shop team to boost customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a $2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay model. Pay ranges from $26.45 to $54.24 per hour, reflecting regional wage considerations and individual productivity. Bridgestone commits to fair compensation across roles.