Lead Automotive Technician: Drive Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 65,618,000 - 117,253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision - Start day 1

Paid time off

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

The role requires leadership, mentoring, and hands-on repair expertise across brake, exhaust, ignition, and electrical systems. You’ll stay current with evolving automotive technology, train technicians, and pursue ASE certifications within two years, with company support for test fees.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license at all times and ability 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 registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Brake diagnosis

Alignment & suspension

Electrical systems

Customer communication

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team to improve customer care and satisfaction.

The role requires leadership, mentoring, and hands-on repair expertise across brake, exhaust, ignition, and electrical systems. You’ll stay current with evolving automotive technology, train technicians, and pursue ASE certifications within two years, with company support for test fees.