Senior Auto Technician - Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone Americas; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 56,132,000 - 91,641,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and enhance customer care and satisfaction in a retail auto service setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and staying current with automotive technology through paid training. A.S.E. certification and per-task pay structure are highlighted as part of the compensation approach.

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
• 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 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

General automotive maintenance

Communication skills

Reading/writing/math

Valid driver's license

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and enhance customer care and satisfaction in a retail auto service setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentorship, and staying current with automotive technology through paid training. A.S.E. certification and per-task pay structure are highlighted as part of the compensation approach.