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. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, BSRO is the right place to build a career.

Retail

The Lead Technician position requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

$22.90 – $45.27 per hour. Technicians enjoy a performance‑based flat‑rate pay system that rewards each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment.

• 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.
• 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 of employment.

• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skilled in brake 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.

• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems.
• Engine repair and engine performance.
• Automatic transmission/transaxle knowledge.
• Manual drivetrain/transmission knowledge.
• Automotive heating/AC expertise.
• Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated 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 can be one of the three).

• Medical, Dental and Vision – starting day 1.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On‑the‑job training and company‑funded ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On‑demand pay program (daily pay) available.
• Supportive onboarding experience.
• Career development through regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and long‑term well‑being.
• Diverse and inclusive team.

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 a need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.