Senior Automotive Technician – Drivability & Electrical Lead

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Forest Hill (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Start day

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. seeks a Senior Technician in Forest Hill, TX to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team for improved customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model and emphasizes ongoing formal training.

Candidates should have strong brakes/suspension skills, tire repair experience, and ASE aspirations; company supports certification tests and rewards performance with bonuses.

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 drivability and electrical systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to customers.
• Stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Pursue ASE certifications; company covers tests with bonus for each passed.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communication of technical information

Reading, writing, math skills

Driver's license

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8) preferred

Vocational-Technical School program

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. seeks a Senior Technician in Forest Hill, TX to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team for improved customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model and emphasizes ongoing formal training.

Candidates should have strong brakes/suspension skills, tire repair experience, and ASE aspirations; company supports certification tests and rewards performance with bonuses.