Lead Automotive Technician - Sign-On Bonus & Growth

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 72,633,000 - 148,027,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The position offers a sign-on bonus and a competitive, flat-rate pay structure reflecting regional earning potential.

Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, mentoring, and maintaining ASE certifications within two years, with local pay differentials based on experience and workload.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis

Electrical systems

Suspension diagnosis

Tire repair

Communication

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The position offers a sign-on bonus and a competitive, flat-rate pay structure reflecting regional earning potential.

Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing, mentoring, and maintaining ASE certifications within two years, with local pay differentials based on experience and workload.