Lead Automotive Technician – ASE-Certified Mentor

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 62,150,000 - 117,108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certificates

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and mentor a team to deliver top‑notch customer care.

You'll use your diagnostic expertise in brakes, suspension, and electrical work, pursue ASE certifications, and participate in ongoing training within a supportive, performance‑driven environment. We offer competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for advancement within Bridgestone Retail Operations.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing and repairing brakes, steering, suspension and electrical systems.
• Ability to explain diagnoses and repairs to non-technical customers.
• Commitment to ongoing training and ASE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair brake, hydraulic, exhaust, electrical, suspension and A/C systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-technical customers.
• Stay current with automotive tech through ongoing paid training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical tasks.
• Pursue ASE certifications (A1–A8) within two years.

Skills

Brake diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

General auto maintenance

Vehicle electrical systems

Customer communication

Reading/writing/math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE certification (A1–A8) encouraged

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and mentor a team to deliver top‑notch customer care.

You'll use your diagnostic expertise in brakes, suspension, and electrical work, pursue ASE certifications, and participate in ongoing training within a supportive, performance‑driven environment. We offer competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for advancement within Bridgestone Retail Operations.