Lead Automotive Technician — Train, Certify, Elevate Service

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

401(k) match

Daily pay

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring to elevate customer care and shop performance.

You will diagnose and repair brakes, alignment, electrical, and HVAC, explain findings to customers, stay current with new automotive technology through paid training, and pursue ASE certifications within two years.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• 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/repair

Alignment/ suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical info

Reading, writing & math

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Lead Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring to elevate customer care and shop performance.

You will diagnose and repair brakes, alignment, electrical, and HVAC, explain findings to customers, stay current with new automotive technology through paid training, and pursue ASE certifications within two years.