Automotive Lead Technician

Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates across more than 2,200 company‑owned stores in North America. BSRO drives sales of more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service and is committed to providing each teammate with competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages, a 401(k) plan hospitable to both full‑time and part‑time employees, and opportunities for growth and belonging.

Retail

The Lead Technician role blends technical expertise in diagnosing drivability and electrical systems with leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward heightened customer care and satisfaction. Pay is a flat‑rate, Beratung‑based model ranging from $21.69 to $38.59 per hour, reflecting regional average productivity.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications—brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and advanced fuel ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Communicate technical diagnoses and needed repairs effectively to non‑mechanical customers.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of rapidly evolving automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Pursue and obtain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years; company pays test and registration fees and offers bonuses for each test passed.

• Valid automobile driver's license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Proficient in brake diagnosis/repair, alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair, 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 electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, or automotive heating/AC.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience and evidence of skills via third‑party assessments or completion of a vocational‑technical school program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least three of A1–A8 (L1 may be one of the three; brakes and steering & suspension ASEs are preferred).

• Medical, Dental and Vision cover start day 1.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On‑the‑job training and company‑funded ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• Daily pay program available.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing (Retail)
• Industries:
  Retail Levi>
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