Lead Automotive Technician — Mentorship & Growth

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician based in Nashville to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include diagnosing repairs, explaining issues to non-technical customers, and pursuing ASE certifications within two years. The role offers paid training, benefits, and a performance-based pay model reflecting regional productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include valid driver's license and brake/diagnosis proficiency.
• Clear ability to explain technical diagnoses to non-technical people.
• Prefer ASE certifications and ongoing training commitment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications for brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, fuel ignition and electrical systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to customers in clear terms.
• Stay current with automotive technology through paid training.
• Assist and train technicians in technical tasks.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications within two years (company pays fees).

Skills

Brakes diagnosis/repair

Alignment & suspension

Electrical systems

Reading/writing/math

Communication of diagnoses

Team leadership

On-the-job training

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Vocational-Technical training

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician based in Nashville to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include diagnosing repairs, explaining issues to non-technical customers, and pursuing ASE certifications within two years. The role offers paid training, benefits, and a performance-based pay model reflecting regional productivity.