Lead Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; South Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Day 1

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 Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward enhanced customer care. This role uses a flat-rate pay model and offers paid training and ASE certifications.

Excellent diagnostic skills and the ability to explain complex issues to customers are essential. The position emphasizes ongoing training, safety, and quality service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license and ability 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.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience or equivalent (training/certifications).
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 allowed).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brakes, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, A/C and computer systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with automotive technology through formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications within two years of employment; tests paid by company.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

General auto maintenance

Communication to non-technical

Reading, writing & math

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8, L1 allowed)

Federal/state/local certification/license

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward enhanced customer care. This role uses a flat-rate pay model and offers paid training and ASE certifications.

Excellent diagnostic skills and the ability to explain complex issues to customers are essential. The position emphasizes ongoing training, safety, and quality service in a fast-paced retail environment.