Automotive Lead Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Daphne, AL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a part of Bridgestone Americas, employs over 22,000 teammates across North America, operating more than 2,200 company-owned stores including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works locations. With over $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, BSRO offers a robust career path. The company emphasizes serving society with superior quality and values its teammates, providing competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive healthcare packages for both full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. Bridgestone fosters an environment where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, championing diverse perspectives and building a team that reflects the world it serves. The Lead Technician position specifically requires experience and technical expertise in diagnosing drivability and electrical systems, coupled with leadership and mentoring skills to enhance customer care and satisfaction. Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices, ensuring all employees receive pay that meets or exceeds minimum wage requirements. The company aims to foster co-creation and empower employees to innovate for safer, more efficient, and sustainable mobility. They offer a supportive onboarding experience, opportunities for growth through training and mentorship, corporate social responsibility activities, a global and dynamic work environment, and a focus on work/life effectiveness and long-term well-being within a diverse and inclusive team. Bridgestone is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, considering all individuals regardless of protected characteristics. Employment eligibility requires completion of a Form I-9, and temporary work authorization or sponsorship may affect eligibility. Bridgestone Americas, Inc., based in Nashville, Tennessee, is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company, engaged in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a wide range of tires and related products and services across various industries. The company is guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, 'Our Way to Serve', striving to improve how people move, live, work, and play.

Requirements

Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able 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.

Nice To Haves

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 Vocational-Technical School Program
A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the three – Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s preferred)

Responsibilities

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.
Adequately 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 first two years of employment.

Benefits

competitive pay
formal training
performance incentives
paid vacation and holidays
competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees
401k plan
Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
Flexible work schedule
401(k) match
On demand pay (daily pay) program available
Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.
A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
The opportunity 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.
A diverse and inclusive team.