Lead Automotive Technician: Diagnostics & Team Coach

Bridgestone America, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Start day

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician in Nashville, TN to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction.

You will diagnose, repair and explain issues to customers, stay updated with evolving automotive tech, and mentor technicians. A.S.E. certifications and a valid driver’s license are required, with paid training and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times.
• 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 & suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical info

Reading/writing/math

Valid driver’s license

Education

ASE certification (3 of A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Lead Technician in Nashville, TN to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction.

You will diagnose, repair and explain issues to customers, stay updated with evolving automotive tech, and mentor technicians. A.S.E. certifications and a valid driver’s license are required, with paid training and advancement opportunities.