Automotive Lead Technician

Position Summary

Lead Technician – responsible for diagnosing drivability and electrical systems, leading and mentoring a service team to improve customer satisfaction.

Sign‑On Bonus: 2,000 USD (1st‑time hires only). Pay Range: $24.10 – $48.16 per hour.

Technicians earn a flat‑rate compensation model that rewards each eligible task, fostering efficiency and ensuring fair reward for expertise.

Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

• Diagnose and repair automotive systems to specifications, including brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension, alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and required repairs to non‑mechanical customers.
• Maintain current knowledge of automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment (company pays test fees; bonus for each test passed).

• Valid automobile driver’s license and ability to drive 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, or automotive heating/AC.
• Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated by 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 – 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.

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 and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

At the start of employment a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed. Temporary work authorization or need for sponsorship may disqualify an applicant.