Lead Automotive Technician: Diagnostics & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision – day 1

Paid vacation & holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer satisfaction. The role features a sign-on bonus and a flat-rate pay model based on tasks completed.

Expect ongoing paid training, opportunities to obtain ASE certifications, and a commitment to fair wages above the minimum. This full-time position emphasizes safety, quality service, and continuous learning within a dynamic retail

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive customer vehicles.
• Brakes diagnosis/repair experience is required.
• Skill in alignment, steering & suspension diagnosis/repair.
• Skill 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, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension, A/C and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers clearly.
• Stay current with automotive tech through paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Pursue ASE certifications, with company-paid test/registration and bonuses for tests passed.

Skills

Brake diagnosis/repair

Alignment/Steering

General automotive maintenance

Tire repair

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8)

Tools

ASE certifications (L1 allowed)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer satisfaction. The role features a sign-on bonus and a flat-rate pay model based on tasks completed.

Expect ongoing paid training, opportunities to obtain ASE certifications, and a commitment to fair wages above the minimum. This full-time position emphasizes safety, quality service, and continuous learning within a dynamic retail