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.

When you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality. We offer competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, a 401(k) plan, and a supportive environment that encourages you to bring your whole self to work.

Retail

The Lead Technician position requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.
Pay Range: $28.08 - $47.72
Technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay, rewarding each eligible task with a predetermined amount based on average regional productivity.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications—brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced 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 (tests and registration fees are paid by the company; technicians receive a bonus for each test passed).

• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times and ability 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.
• 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 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 self to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams, building a diverse team that reflects the world we serve. Show us what you are made of—smart, tough, bold, beautiful, and brave—because who you are is what we need.

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

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.

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