Automotive Technician A Tech

Lead Technician

Bridgestone Retail Operations is looking for a Lead Technician. This position offers a $2,750 sign-on bonus for new hires. The Lead Technician will diagnose and repair various automotive systems and lead a team to enhance customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range: $29.10 - $54.24

Bridgestone offers a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay, rewarding skilled professionals for each eligible task.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair brake, 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid automobile drivers license and ability 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.

Our Crew Knows Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision starting day 1 for all our 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.

Our Values Give Back To You:

• Professional Development: Resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement: Working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork: Doing things right, together.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• Opportunities 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.
• An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.

Employment Eligibility:

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 Americas