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.

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.

The Lead Technician position requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills to improve customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range: $26.91 – $47.72 per hour. Technicians earn flat‑rate pay for each eligible task, rewarding efficiency and skill.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, 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.
• Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Company pays tests and registration fees; bonus awarded for each test passed.

• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skilled in brakes, alignment, steering & suspension, and general automotive maintenance & tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical people; strong reading, writing and math skills.

• Strong understanding of one or more of: electrical/electronic systems; engine repair; engine performance; automatic transmission/transaxle; manual drivetrain/transmission; automotive heating/AC.
• Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third‑party assessments or completion of 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 for all teammates.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On‑the‑job training and company‑funded A.S.E. certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available.

• Professional Development: resources for career growth.
• Community Involvement: pride in local community work and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork: drive to do things right, always, together.

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.

Bridgestone is a proud 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.