Senior Automotive Technician & Lead Diagnostician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Roeland Park (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Senior Technician in Roeland Park, KS to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward improved customer care. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered for first-time hires with a regional pay range of $21.85–$40.01 per hour, reflecting performance-based, flat-rate pay.

The role includes ongoing paid training, ASE certifications, and a commitment to fair compensation aligned with minimum wage requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• 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

Tech communication

Math & reading

Education

ASE Certification

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Senior Technician in Roeland Park, KS to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward improved customer care. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered for first-time hires with a regional pay range of $21.85–$40.01 per hour, reflecting performance-based, flat-rate pay.

The role includes ongoing paid training, ASE certifications, and a commitment to fair compensation aligned with minimum wage requirements.