Senior Automotive Technician & Team Lead

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 75,790,000 - 125,762,000; 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) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in Nashville, TN, to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward improved customer care. The role requires strong leadership and mentoring skills to drive efficiency and quality in service operations.

The position emphasizes diagnosing and repairing to specifications across brakes, hydraulics, suspension, steering, exhaust and electrical systems, with ongoing formal training and ASE certification support.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive company vehicles.
• Experience in brakes and hydraulics, steering, suspension or alignments.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications for brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension and A/C.
• Explain needed repairs to non‑mechanical individuals and stay current with training.
• Assist and train technicians and obtain ASE certifications within two years.

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes and hydraulics

Steering & suspension & alignment

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication skills

Education

Automotive certifications/license (state/federal)

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in Nashville, TN, to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward improved customer care. The role requires strong leadership and mentoring skills to drive efficiency and quality in service operations.

The position emphasizes diagnosing and repairing to specifications across brakes, hydraulics, suspension, steering, exhaust and electrical systems, with ongoing formal training and ASE certification support.