Lead Automotive Technician - Mentor & Drive Quality

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 62,161,000 - 117,252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Nashville, TN seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The position offers opportunities for ASE certifications and formal paid training.

Responsibilities include diagnosing brake, suspension, tire, and electrical systems, explaining repairs to customers, and staying updated with evolving automotive technology. Pay range listed as $21.69–$40.92 per hour.

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.

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

Brake diagnosis

Alignment diagnosis

Suspension diagnosis

General automotive maintenance

Tire repair

Communication of diagnoses

Reading/writing/math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Nashville, TN seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The position offers opportunities for ASE certifications and formal paid training.

Responsibilities include diagnosing brake, suspension, tire, and electrical systems, explaining repairs to customers, and staying updated with evolving automotive technology. Pay range listed as $21.69–$40.92 per hour.