Automotive Lead Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Southland (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

ASE certifications support

401(k) match

On‑demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Lead Technician in Nashville, TN. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor a team, and drive improved customer care and satisfaction with a flat-rate pay structure.

The role emphasizes staying current with evolving automotive technology, obtaining ASE certifications, and delivering high-quality repairs while training junior technicians to meet standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license 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.
• 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 ASE certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

ASE certifications

Technical communication

Literacy & numeracy

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Lead Technician in Nashville, TN. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems, mentor a team, and drive improved customer care and satisfaction with a flat-rate pay structure.

The role emphasizes staying current with evolving automotive technology, obtaining ASE certifications, and delivering high-quality repairs while training junior technicians to meet standards.