Automotive Lead Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Team Growth

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Start day

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician at our Nashville, TN location. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, ongoing training, and advancing ASE certifications, with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits. You will mentor technicians and contribute to a high-performance service culture.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• 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.

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. (Tests and registration fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician at our Nashville, TN location. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes leadership, ongoing training, and advancing ASE certifications, with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits. You will mentor technicians and contribute to a high-performance service culture.