Lead Automotive Technician — Training & Growth Path

Bridgestone Americas; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction.

The position offers a flat-rate pay model with a regional range of $22.90–$41.23 per hour; career development includes paid training and ASE certification support. Bridgestone emphasizes safety, diversity, and a commitment to equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Brakes diagnosis/repair experience.
• Alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair experience.
• General automotive maintenance & tire repair knowledge.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications—brake, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with evolving automotive technology through paid training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Aim to obtain ASE certifications within two years of employment.

Skills

Brake diagnosis

Electrical systems

Team leadership

Diagnostics explanation

ASE certification readiness

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction.

The position offers a flat-rate pay model with a regional range of $22.90–$41.23 per hour; career development includes paid training and ASE certification support. Bridgestone emphasizes safety, diversity, and a commitment to equal opportunity.