Senior Automotive Technician & Diagnostics Lead

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision – Starting day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

ASE certifications funded

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring a Senior Technician in Ohio to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and mentor a team toward higher customer satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay model with region-specific earning potential and emphasis on continuing formal ASE training.

Responsibilities include explaining repairs to non-technical customers, staying current with automotive tech, and supporting ongoing training of colleagues.

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.
• 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 skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program

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

Steering & suspension

Electrical systems

Education

ASE certifications

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring a Senior Technician in Ohio to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and mentor a team toward higher customer satisfaction. The role offers a flat-rate pay model with region-specific earning potential and emphasis on continuing formal ASE training.

Responsibilities include explaining repairs to non-technical customers, staying current with automotive tech, and supporting ongoing training of colleagues.