Lead Automotive Technician – Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision starting day 1

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, Tennessee, is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead a team focused on improved customer care and satisfaction.

You will train with paid programs, stay current with evolving automotive technology, and pursue ASE certifications while mentoring junior technicians. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times 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 registration fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment diagnosis/repair

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication of technical info

Reading/writing/math skills

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead a team focused on improved customer care and satisfaction.

You will train with paid programs, stay current with evolving automotive technology, and pursue ASE certifications while mentoring junior technicians. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.