Lead Auto Technician: Mentor, Diagnose & Grow

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. This role uses a flat-rate pay model with a wide pay range reflecting regional work and experience.

You will stay current with automotive tech, train others, and pursue ASE certifications within two years. A valid driver’s license and strong diagnostic skills are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile 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.
• 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/repair

Alignment diagnosis/repair

Suspension diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance

Tire repair

Communicating technical info

Reading/writing/math skills

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. This role uses a flat-rate pay model with a wide pay range reflecting regional work and experience.

You will stay current with automotive tech, train others, and pursue ASE certifications within two years. A valid driver’s license and strong diagnostic skills are required.