Senior Auto Technician & Shop Leader

Bridgestone Americas; Park (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision - Start day

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $25.30 - $46.17.

Flat-rate pay rewards efficiency and expertise, with upfront commitment to fair wages. Bridgestone is committed to training and ASE certifications; you’ll stay current with evolving automotive tech and be supported by company-paid tests and

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• 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.
• 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated via third party assessments or Vocational-Technical School.
• A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 acceptable).

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; tests paid by company; technician bonus for each passed.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

General automotive maintenance

Communication

Reading/writing/math

Education

ASE certification (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $25.30 - $46.17.

Flat-rate pay rewards efficiency and expertise, with upfront commitment to fair wages. Bridgestone is committed to training and ASE certifications; you’ll stay current with evolving automotive tech and be supported by company-paid tests and