Lead Automotive Technician: Mentorship & Expert Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 33,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting on

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician in Nashville, TN, to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team of technicians. The role emphasizes quality customer care, ongoing training, and a pathway to ASE certifications.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage with a flat-rate pay model, and benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Diagnose and repair drivability and electrical systems across a range of vehicles.
• Explain technical diagnoses to non-technical customers clearly and professionally.
• Commit to ongoing formal training to stay current with automotive technology.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications—brakes, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, suspension, A/C and electrical systems.
• Explain diagnoses and required repairs to customers in plain language.
• Provide ongoing training to technicians and mentors to the team.
• Maintain or obtain ASE certifications (A1–A8) within two years of hire.
• Assist and coach technicians in performing technical activities.

Skills

Diagnostics

Brakes & hydraulic

Electrical systems

Team mentoring

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician in Nashville, TN, to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team of technicians. The role emphasizes quality customer care, ongoing training, and a pathway to ASE certifications.

The position offers a competitive hourly wage with a flat-rate pay model, and benefits include medical, dental, vision, vacation, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Equal opportunity employer.