Lead Automotive Technician - ASE Certs, Paid Training

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations seeks a capable Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward excellent customer care. You will diagnose, repair, and train, ensuring high quality service at our location.

The role emphasizes staying current with automotive tech, earning ASE credentials, and contributing to a collaborative, safety‑minded work environment. Based in Tennessee, competitive pay reflects regional value.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license at all times.
• Skilled in brakes diagnosis/repair.
• Skilled in alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/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 ASE certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Brake diagnosis

Suspension diagnosis

Electrical systems

Tire repair

Communication

Education

ASE certifications

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations seeks a capable Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward excellent customer care. You will diagnose, repair, and train, ensuring high quality service at our location.

The role emphasizes staying current with automotive tech, earning ASE credentials, and contributing to a collaborative, safety‑minded work environment. Based in Tennessee, competitive pay reflects regional value.