Automotive Lead Technician

Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates across North America, operating more than 2,200 company‑owned stores including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works. With over $4.5 billion in tire and auto‑service sales, BSRO offers a career built on competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation, holidays, health‑care packages, a 401(k) plan, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Retail

Lead Technician – Pay Range: $24.10–$40.87 per hour. Sign‑on bonus up to $2,000 for new teammates. The role requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Technicians receive a flat‑rate, performance‑based compensation model.

• Diagnose and repair brake, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension, alignment, air‑conditioning and computer systems to specifications.
• 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 (company covers test and registration fees; bonus for each test passed).

• Valid automobile driver’s license; 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, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, automotive heating/AC.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated through third‑party assessments/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.
• 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.

• Professional Development:
  Resources to level up at any career stage.
• Community Involvement:
  Work with local communities and give back.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Drive to do things right, always, together.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all individuals for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

All hires must complete Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification. Temporary work authorization or sponsorship may disqualify candidates.