Automotive Lead Technician

Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores across North America.

Nashville, Tennessee.

The Automotive Lead Technician is responsible for diagnosing and repairing drivability and electrical systems, mentoring a team of technicians, and ensuring high customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $25.31 – $51.66 per hour. The role includes a flat-rate pay structure and performance incentives.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications: brakes, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension, 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 five of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

• Valid automobile driver’s license, able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skilled in brake diagnosis/repair.
• Skilled in alignment, steering and suspension diagnosis/repair.
• Skilled in general automotive maintenance and 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.

• Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, automotive heating/AC.
• 5 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third-party assessments/certifications, or completion of a vocational-technical school program.
• ASE certification in at least three of A1–A8 (L1 can be one of the three – Brakes and Steering & Suspension).

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day 1.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all individuals for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment eligibility must be verified with a completed Form I‑9.