Lead Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting¹

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Auburn, WA is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward superior customer care and efficiency.

You will mentor technicians, pursue ASE certifications, and engage in ongoing training to stay current with automotive technology. The role offers a competitive pay range and a path to advanced credentials within a supportive, safety-focused 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

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/Steering/Suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communicate technical info

Reading/Writing/Math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Auburn, WA is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward superior customer care and efficiency.

You will mentor technicians, pursue ASE certifications, and engage in ongoing training to stay current with automotive technology. The role offers a competitive pay range and a path to advanced credentials within a supportive, safety-focused environment.