Senior Automotive Technician — Lead & ASE Certification Paid

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

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 while mentoring a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role uses a flat-rate pay model with regional variations and requires ASE certifications within two years.

The ideal candidate will handle diagnostics, explain repairs, stay current with automotive tech, and participate in ongoing training with company support.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• 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

Tire repair

Technical communication

Reading & math

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role uses a flat-rate pay model with regional variations and requires ASE certifications within two years.

The ideal candidate will handle diagnostics, explain repairs, stay current with automotive tech, and participate in ongoing training with company support.