Senior Automotive Technician | Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Palatine (IL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Palatine, IL seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward increased customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model with an hourly range of $22.66–$34.15, reflecting regional productivity and performance.

Bridgestone ensures compensation meets minimum wage requirements. The candidate will stay current through paid formal training and aim to obtain ASE certifications within the first two years.

Qualifications

• Must have valid automobile 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.

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).

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Tire repair

Communication

Reading/Writing/Math

Education

ASE certification

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Palatine, IL seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward increased customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model with an hourly range of $22.66–$34.15, reflecting regional productivity and performance.

Bridgestone ensures compensation meets minimum wage requirements. The candidate will stay current through paid formal training and aim to obtain ASE certifications within the first two years.