Senior Automotive Technician — Flexible Schedule & Training

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead a team toward improved customer care.

You will manage repairs across brakes, exhaust, ignition, suspension, and A/C, while staying current with evolving automotive technology and mentoring junior technicians. The role emphasizes strong communication with non-technical customers, certification goals, and on-the-job training, with bonus opportunities for ASE tests passed and career

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license 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

Valid driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

General automotive maintenance

ASE certifications (3 of A1–A8)

Explain technical info to non-techn

Reading / writing / math

Job description

Bridgestone America, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to lead a team toward improved customer care.

You will manage repairs across brakes, exhaust, ignition, suspension, and A/C, while staying current with evolving automotive technology and mentoring junior technicians. The role emphasizes strong communication with non-technical customers, certification goals, and on-the-job training, with bonus opportunities for ASE tests passed and career