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 $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We offer competitive pay, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, health‑care packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan to help build toward your future. We believe in championing diverse perspectives and supporting teammates who bring their whole selves to work.

The Automotive Lead Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay ranges: $22.00–$38.79 for flat‑rate pay, and $22.70–$41.28 reflecting average regional productivity.

• 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.

• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive repair experience, completion of a Vocational‑Technical School program in a related field, or demonstrated skills via third‑party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 5 (five) of A1‑A8 (L1 can be one of the five); new hires with external similar qualifications will have up to 2 years to comply.
• Maintains Federal, State and Local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On‑the‑job training and company‑funded ASE certifications.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• 401(k) match.
• Vision and dental coverage.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available.

• Professional Development:
  Access resources to advance at any career stage.
• Community & Involvement:
  Work with local communities and give back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Family‑like mentality and drive to do things right.

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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Retail

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It considers 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.