Lead Automotive Technician — Diagnostics & Team Leadership

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and improve customer care and satisfaction within Bridgestone Retail Operations network.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, electrical, suspension and A.S.E. certification goals; ongoing training; communicating with non-technical customers; and earning pay progression with company support.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile 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 brake, hydraulic, exhaust, electrical, suspension and alignment systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical customers.
• Stay current with automotive technology through ongoing paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within first two years.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

Automotive maintenance

Communication skills

Reading & math

Driver's license

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and improve customer care and satisfaction within Bridgestone Retail Operations network.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, electrical, suspension and A.S.E. certification goals; ongoing training; communicating with non-technical customers; and earning pay progression with company support.