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, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

We offer competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan.

Automotive Lead Technician – diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

$24.10 – $45.27 per hour. Compensation is a flat‑rate, performance‑based model rewarding each eligible task.

• Diagnose and repair vehicles to specification – braking, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension, alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non‑mechanical customers.
• Keep up to date with evolving automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians 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.
• Proficient in brake, alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair.
• Proficient in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• Current federal, state or 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 skills via third‑party assessments or completion of a Vocational‑Technical School Program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1–A8 (A.S.E.s preferred).

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage – starting day 1 for all teammates.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On‑job training and company‑funded ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program.

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.