Senior Automotive Technician: Diagnostics & Mentoring Lead

Bridgestone Americas; Bonsack (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 61,000; 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

Bridgestone Americas in Virginia (Bonsack area) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward high customer care. The job features a flat-rate pay model and pays a wide range based on tasks completed, with ongoing training and opportunities for ASE certifications.

You’ll join a company that values safety, quality, and continuous development, offering competitive pay and benefits as part of a supportive retail service network.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 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.

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

Automotive Maintenance

Reading & Math

Driver's License

Job description

Bridgestone Americas in Virginia (Bonsack area) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward high customer care. The job features a flat-rate pay model and pays a wide range based on tasks completed, with ongoing training and opportunities for ASE certifications.

You’ll join a company that values safety, quality, and continuous development, offering competitive pay and benefits as part of a supportive retail service network.