Senior Auto Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Brookdale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation & Holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and boost customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model with a sign-on bonus for first-time hires.

Responsibilities include diagnosing to specifications, explaining repairs to non-technical customers, pursuing ASE certifications within two years, and mentoring teammates while staying current with evolving automotive tech.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile 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 and hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical information

Education

ASE certification

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team, and boost customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model with a sign-on bonus for first-time hires.

Responsibilities include diagnosing to specifications, explaining repairs to non-technical customers, pursuing ASE certifications within two years, and mentoring teammates while staying current with evolving automotive tech.