Lead Automotive Technician – Paid Training & Growth

Bridgestone Americas; Franklin (VA); On-site; USD 65,436,000 - 117,096,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations in the United States seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $22.90 - $40.87 per hour with flat-rate incentives reflecting each eligible task. Training is paid, with ASE certifications supported after hire.

Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation and ongoing professional development, offering benefits, training, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile 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 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

Alignment & suspension

Automotive maintenance

Communication skills

Reading/Writing/Math

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations in the United States seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $22.90 - $40.87 per hour with flat-rate incentives reflecting each eligible task. Training is paid, with ASE certifications supported after hire.

Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation and ongoing professional development, offering benefits, training, and a supportive work environment.