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.

Whenever you represent the Bridstone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality.

Retail

"Sign on Bonus of $2,000 (for first time hires)" – The 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 Range: $23.40 - $41.23. Our technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay, rewarding skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition and electrical, suspension, alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Adequately 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 pays test and registration fees; technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.)

• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skilled in brakes 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 any of the following: 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/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 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.

• Professional Development: resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement: proud of working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork: driving to do things right, always, together.

Refers to the requirement that a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or a need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

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