Senior Automotive Technician — ASE Training & Daily Pay

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Colonial Hills (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, mentoring, and delivering quality service in a fast-paced retail environment.

The position includes ongoing formal training, opportunities to earn ASE certifications, and a competitive pay range reflecting regional standards.

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.
• Minimum 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program
• A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification 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 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

Brake systems

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulics

Suspension & alignment

Tire repair

Education

ASE certifications (L1 acceptable)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, mentoring, and delivering quality service in a fast-paced retail environment.

The position includes ongoing formal training, opportunities to earn ASE certifications, and a competitive pay range reflecting regional standards.