Lead Auto Technician: Drivability & Electrical

Bridgestone Americas; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 69,056,000 - 103,642,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

On-the-job training

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward high customer care. A signing bonus of $3,000 is offered, with flat-rate pay in the range of $24.10 to $36.17 per hour.

The role emphasizes leadership, ongoing paid training, and ASE certification progression within two years. Based in Nashville, TN, this full-time position aligns with Bridgestone’s service excellence goals.

Qualifications

• Valid automobile driver's license required.
• Brake diagnosis/repair skills essential.
• Know-how in alignment and suspension diagnostics.
• General automotive maintenance and tire repair skills.
• Ability to communicate technical info clearly.
• Reading, writing and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications across brake, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension and A/C systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-technical customers.
• Pursue ongoing paid formal training to stay current.
• Assist and mentor technicians in performing activities.
• Aim to obtain ASE certifications within two years.

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

Maintenance & tire repair

Communication

Reading & math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward high customer care. A signing bonus of $3,000 is offered, with flat-rate pay in the range of $24.10 to $36.17 per hour.

The role emphasizes leadership, ongoing paid training, and ASE certification progression within two years. Based in Nashville, TN, this full-time position aligns with Bridgestone’s service excellence goals.