Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone • Forney, TX

12d

About The Position

The Automotive Lead Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership skills to mentor technicians and improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical customers, and keeps current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid training. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays ASE test and registration fees regardless of whether a test is passed, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Compensation is listed at $27.77–$40.87, with a flat-rate model that pays a predetermined amount for each eligible task. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, experience, and region. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to first-time hires.

Bridgestone Retail Operations describes its culture as inclusive and team-oriented, with training, development, mentorship, community involvement, and opportunities to contribute to safer, more efficient, and more sustainable mobility. Medical, dental, and vision coverage starts on the first day for teammates; other listed offerings include paid vacation and holidays, on-the-job training, company-funded ASE certifications, a flexible work schedule, a 401(k) match, and an on-demand pay program.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Have skills in brake diagnosis and repair.
• Have skills in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
• Have skills in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/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 of A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. Brakes and Steering & 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 adequately 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 of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
• Drive customer and company vehicles as needed.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for 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.
• Performance incentives and paid formal training.
• Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
• Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
• Supportive onboarding experience.
• Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
• Inclusive, team-oriented work environment.
• Long-term well-being and work/life effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed