Automotive Lead Technician

Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company‑owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations, and sells more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service products. The company offers formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan.

Retail

The Lead Technician position requires technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems. The role also demands leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $24.10 – $41.83. Technicians are compensated on a performance‑based flat‑rate model, rewarding each completed task.

• Diagnose and repair vehicles to specifications – brake, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension, alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• 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 the first two years. The company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

• Valid automobile driver's license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skill in brake diagnosis/repair.
• Skill in alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair.
• Skill 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.

• Strong understanding of any of the following:
  • Electrical/electronic systems
  • Engine repair
  • Engine performance
  • Automatic transmission/transaxle
  • Manual drivetrain/transmission
  • Automotive heating/AC
• 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third‑party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational‑Technical School program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1‑A8 (L1 can be one of the three; Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred).

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all teammates.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On‑the‑job training and company‑funded ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. If hired, a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment.

Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.