Lead Automotive Technician - Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Riverdale Park (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers flat-rate pay, ongoing formal training, and opportunities to earn ASE certifications, with support for tests and advancement through A1–A8, reflecting the company’s commitment to quality service.

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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communicate technical information

Reading, writing and math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers flat-rate pay, ongoing formal training, and opportunities to earn ASE certifications, with support for tests and advancement through A1–A8, reflecting the company’s commitment to quality service.