Automotive Lead Technician

Job Summary

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

Pay Range: $27.72 - $51.53 per hour. Flat‑rate pay system for each eligible task, with compensation that meets or exceeds minimum wage requirements.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brakes and hydraulic, exhaust, 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 ASE certifications in at least five of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment. (Tests and registration fees are paid by company; technicians receive 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 electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, automotive heating/AC.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated via third‑party assessments/certifications or completion of 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 ASEs preferred).

• Medical, dental and vision – starting day1 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.

Form I‑9 employment eligibility verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.