Lead Automotive Technician — Mentor, Diagnose & Grow

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting at

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) based in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership to guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The role features a flat-rate pay structure with a pay range of $27.77 to $59.45 per hour. ASE certifications are encouraged, and the company supports ongoing training and development to maintain high standards of service.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment, steering & suspension

Automotive maintenance & tire repair

Driver's license

Technical communication

Reading, writing & math

Certification/license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) based in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership to guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The role features a flat-rate pay structure with a pay range of $27.77 to $59.45 per hour. ASE certifications are encouraged, and the company supports ongoing training and development to maintain high standards of service.