Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 56,130,000 - 89,117,000; 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

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on repair, and continued training.

Pay range $19.57 - $31.12 per hour; flat-rate compensation model rewards efficiency and expertise. Bridgestone supports ASE certifications, paid training, and ongoing development. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• 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 three 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

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communication

Reading & math

Education

ASE certifications

Driver's license

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes leadership, hands-on repair, and continued training.

Pay range $19.57 - $31.12 per hour; flat-rate compensation model rewards efficiency and expertise. Bridgestone supports ASE certifications, paid training, and ongoing development. A valid driver’s license is required.