Company OverviewBridgestone 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 $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.
We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future.
We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses.Position SummaryThe Lead Technician position requires your experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.
Pay Range: $21.60 - $40.04 Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay, which rewards our skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment.ResponsibilitiesDiagnose 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.Minimum RequirementsMust have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.Must have a minimum 5 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.A.S.E.
certification in at least 5 (five) of A1-A8 (L1 can be one of the five) is required.
(New hires with external similar qualifications/certifications will have up to 2 years of employment to comply.
)Current Federal, State and Local certification/license where applicable.Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.Reading, writing and math skills.BenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammatesPaid vacation and holidaysOn-the-job training and company-funded ASE certificationsTuition reimbursement programFlexible work schedule401(k) matchOn demand pay (daily pay) program availableOur ValuesProfessional 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.
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