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 Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We offer formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages, and a 401(k) plan.

Retail

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.

$23.40 – $41.57 per hour

• 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 ASE certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and 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 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.
• ASE certification in at least three of A1–A8 (L1 can be one of the three – brakes and steering & suspension ASEs preferred).

• Medical, dental and vision – starting day one 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:
  Working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Doing things right, together.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality when they bring their whole selves to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals and teams, understanding the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• The opportunity to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate social responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long‑term well‑being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

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

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