Senior Automotive Technician - Lead & Mentor Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, based in Nashville, TN, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction, and mentor peers. The role emphasizes formal training and ASE certification progression, with a performance-based pay model reflecting regional rates.

The position requires strong diagnostics skills, hands-on repair expertise, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skills 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.
• 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 ASE 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

Diagnostics

Communication

Mentoring/Training

Math & literacy

Education

ASE Certification (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, based in Nashville, TN, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction, and mentor peers. The role emphasizes formal training and ASE certification progression, with a performance-based pay model reflecting regional rates.

The position requires strong diagnostics skills, hands-on repair expertise, and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.