Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 53,124,000 - 88,249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer care.

The role emphasizes hands-on repair, mentoring, and ongoing training. You will diagnose, repair, and explain findings to customers, pursue ASE certifications, and participate in a flat-rate pay structure, with routes to advance within Bridgestone's service network.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Experience with brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspension, and tire repair.
• Has or can obtain 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 to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with 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 three of A1 – A8 within first two years (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Maintenance & tire repair

Communication

Reading & math

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8)

3 years automotive repair experience

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer care.

The role emphasizes hands-on repair, mentoring, and ongoing training. You will diagnose, repair, and explain findings to customers, pursue ASE certifications, and participate in a flat-rate pay structure, with routes to advance within Bridgestone's service network.