Lead Automotive Technician — Paid Training & Growth

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; South Haven (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid time off

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in the United States to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and mentor junior technicians. The role emphasizes high-quality customer care, ongoing training, and maintaining ASE credentials within the first two years.

The position offers a performance-based pay model with flat-rate earnings reflecting the region's workload, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

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.
• 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

Alignment diagnosis

Electrical systems

General automotive maintenance

Communication to non-technical

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in the United States to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and mentor junior technicians. The role emphasizes high-quality customer care, ongoing training, and maintaining ASE credentials within the first two years.

The position offers a performance-based pay model with flat-rate earnings reflecting the region's workload, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.