Lead Automotive Technician | Train, Certify & Lead Team

bridgestone; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay ranges widely by region, with a performance-based flat-rate structure, reflecting efficiency and expertise.

The role emphasizes ongoing paid training, ASE certifications, and opportunities to advance within a large national network of auto care centers.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/Steering/Suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Federal/state/local certification

Communication of technical information

Reading/writing/math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay ranges widely by region, with a performance-based flat-rate structure, reflecting efficiency and expertise.

The role emphasizes ongoing paid training, ASE certifications, and opportunities to advance within a large national network of auto care centers.