Lead Automotive Technician — Elevate Your Tech Career

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and 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 service team. You will lead technicians toward higher customer care and satisfaction and perform high‑level repairs.

The role requires ASE certifications and ongoing formal training, with a competitive, performance-based pay structure and opportunities for professional development. Employment offers benefits and a training-forward culture.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering & suspension

Automotive maintenance & tire repair

Communication of technical information

Reading/writing/math skills

Driver's license

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a service team. You will lead technicians toward higher customer care and satisfaction and perform high‑level repairs.

The role requires ASE certifications and ongoing formal training, with a competitive, performance-based pay structure and opportunities for professional development. Employment offers benefits and a training-forward culture.