Automotive Lead Technician: Lead, Mentor, Elevate Service

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Watkinsville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while guiding a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role offers ASE certification support and continuous training.

Based in Nashville, TN, the position pays a driving range of $21.69–$42.12 per hour with opportunities for bonuses and professional growth within a leading tire and auto care network.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed.

Skills

Brake diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

Automotive repair

Communication skills

Reading & math

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while guiding a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role offers ASE certification support and continuous training.

Based in Nashville, TN, the position pays a driving range of $21.69–$42.12 per hour with opportunities for bonuses and professional growth within a leading tire and auto care network.