Senior Automotive Technician: Diagnostics & Team Lead

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Wickham (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on expertise in brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspension, and ASE-certified credentials. On-the-job training, career growth, and competitive compensation are provided in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• 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.
• 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 in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within first two years of employment; tests and fees paid by company; bonus for tests passed.

Skills

Driver’s license

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Automotive maintenance

Certification/license

Technical communication

Reading, writing & math

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The role requires hands-on expertise in brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspension, and ASE-certified credentials. On-the-job training, career growth, and competitive compensation are provided in a team-focused environment.