Senior Automotive Technician: Diagnostics & Mentorship

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Start day

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward improved customer care. The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position offers a performance-based flat-rate pay structure with growth opportunities, ongoing formal training, and company-paid ASE certifications. A valid driver's license and ASE credentials are highly valued.

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 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

Hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Automotive diagnostics

Communication skills

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward improved customer care. The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentoring, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

The position offers a performance-based flat-rate pay structure with growth opportunities, ongoing formal training, and company-paid ASE certifications. A valid driver's license and ASE credentials are highly valued.