Lead Automotive Technician | Paid Training & Sign-On

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASEcerts

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Missouri to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer care. The role offers a sign-on bonus of $2,000 and a pay range of $23.81–$48.53 per hour.

Flat-rate pay rewards efficiency and expertise, with bonuses tied to ASE certifications and tests. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and ASE-related qualifications; the job emphasizes ongoing paid training and opportunities to obtain

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• 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.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians 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 & suspension

General automotive maintenance

Tire repair

Communication of technical information

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Missouri to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer care. The role offers a sign-on bonus of $2,000 and a pay range of $23.81–$48.53 per hour.

Flat-rate pay rewards efficiency and expertise, with bonuses tied to ASE certifications and tests. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and ASE-related qualifications; the job emphasizes ongoing paid training and opportunities to obtain