Senior Automotive Technician & Team Lead

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid vacation/holidays

On-the-job ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Kansas to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor a team, and drive customer care and satisfaction. The role offers flat-rate pay and regional earning potential.

Responsibilities include diagnosing brakes, electrical systems, and HVAC, maintaining ASE certifications, and mentoring junior techs while ensuring safe, high-quality repairs. Training and career growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• 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.

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/Steering/Suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication skills

Reading/Writing/Math

Driver's license

Education

Auto technician certification/license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Lead Technician in Kansas to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor a team, and drive customer care and satisfaction. The role offers flat-rate pay and regional earning potential.

Responsibilities include diagnosing brakes, electrical systems, and HVAC, maintaining ASE certifications, and mentoring junior techs while ensuring safe, high-quality repairs. Training and career growth are emphasized.