Lead Automotive Technician & Mentor

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Nashville, TN seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward higher customer satisfaction. The position offers a flat-rate pay structure and opportunities for ASE certifications within the first two years.

You will diagnose and repair brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition and electrical systems, stay abreast of evolving automotive tech, and mentor fellow technicians. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 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.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.

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

Driver's license

Brake repair

Alignment & suspension

Maintenance & tire repair

Certifications

Communication skills

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Nashville, TN seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward higher customer satisfaction. The position offers a flat-rate pay structure and opportunities for ASE certifications within the first two years.

You will diagnose and repair brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition and electrical systems, stay abreast of evolving automotive tech, and mentor fellow technicians. Competitive benefits apply.