Lead Automotive Technician - ASE Certs, Training & Bonus

Bridgestone Americas; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; 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 program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas in Nashville, Tennessee seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a $2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay model with competitive compensation reflecting regional work, experience, and performance. ASE certifications and ongoing paid training are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have 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.
• 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

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication of technical info

Reading/writing/math

Valid driver's license

Education

ASE certification (A1–A8)

ASE L1 with 3 of A1–A8

Job description

Bridgestone Americas in Nashville, Tennessee seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a $2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay model with competitive compensation reflecting regional work, experience, and performance. ASE certifications and ongoing paid training are encouraged.