Lead Automotive Technician — Paid Training & ASE Paths

Bridgestone Americas; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

ASE certifications

Paid vacation

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction. This full-time role offers a flat-rate pay structure with regional variation and ongoing paid training. A.S.E.

certifications and continuous skill development are encouraged and supported. The position emphasizes safety, quality repairs, and teamwork across a busy service environment, with competitive benefits and

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.

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/Steering/Suspension

General automotive maintenance

Driver's license

Technical communication

Reading/Writing/Math

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction. This full-time role offers a flat-rate pay structure with regional variation and ongoing paid training. A.S.E.

certifications and continuous skill development are encouraged and supported. The position emphasizes safety, quality repairs, and teamwork across a busy service environment, with competitive benefits and