Lead Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

bridgestone; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician in Lake Charles, LA to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward better customer care. The role offers flat-rate pay and ongoing paid training, with opportunities to earn ASE certifications.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and delivering high-quality repairs, with competitive benefits and a clear path to advanced ASE credentials.

Qualifications

• Brake diagnosis and repair proficiency.
• Alignment, steering and suspension diagnosis and repair.
• General automotive maintenance and tire repair skills.
• 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/repair

Alignment diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance

Reading/writing/math skills

Communication to non-technical people

Valid driver's license

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician in Lake Charles, LA to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward better customer care. The role offers flat-rate pay and ongoing paid training, with opportunities to earn ASE certifications.

The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and delivering high-quality repairs, with competitive benefits and a clear path to advanced ASE credentials.