Lead Automotive Technician: Tech Leadership & Training

Bridgestone Americas; Tennessee; On-site; USD 34,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, based in Nashville, TN, seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team for higher customer satisfaction. You will lead by example, stay current with new automotive tech, and help teammates achieve ASE certifications with company support.

The role emphasizes advanced diagnostic work, continuous training, and a performance-based pay model in a dynamic retail environment. Equity and benefits accompany competitive compensation.

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. (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Brake diagnosis/repair

Alignment/steering/suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Technical communication

Reading/writing/math skills

Education

ASE certifications

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, based in Nashville, TN, seeks a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team for higher customer satisfaction. You will lead by example, stay current with new automotive tech, and help teammates achieve ASE certifications with company support.

The role emphasizes advanced diagnostic work, continuous training, and a performance-based pay model in a dynamic retail environment. Equity and benefits accompany competitive compensation.