Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Santa Barbara, CA

30d•$30 - $58

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring an Automotive Lead Technician to diagnose and repair automotive systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to help drive customer care and satisfaction. The role involves explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to customers and supporting technicians and mechanics in technical work. The position uses a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model. The listed pay range is $30.42–$58.04; actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, productivity, and experience. The company provides paid formal training and funds ASE certification tests and registration fees. Technicians receive a bonus for each ASE test passed.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Have brake diagnosis and repair skills.
Have alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair skills.
Have general automotive maintenance and tire repair skills.
Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
Have reading, writing, and math skills.
Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of electrical or electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission or transaxle, manual drivetrain or transmission, or automotive heating and air conditioning.
Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a vocational-technical school program.
ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three, and brakes and steering and suspension ASE certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and required repairs to people without mechanical expertise.
Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Company-paid ASE test and registration fees, whether the test is passed or failed.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Corporate social responsibility activities.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Agility and work/life effectiveness support and long-term well-being.