Senior Automotive Technician: Diagnostics, Leadership & Training

Bridgestone Americas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

The Senior Technician position at Bridgestone Retail Operations requires your technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

We offer a $1,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a pay range of $23.00–$40.01 per hour. The flat-rate pay model rewards skilled professionals for completing tasks promptly and accurately, with benefits for eligible teammates.

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 ASE 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

Auto maintenance

Tire repair

Communication skills

Reading & math

Job description

The Senior Technician position at Bridgestone Retail Operations requires your technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

We offer a $1,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a pay range of $23.00–$40.01 per hour. The flat-rate pay model rewards skilled professionals for completing tasks promptly and accurately, with benefits for eligible teammates.