Senior Automotive Technician & Lead Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision - day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward better customer care and satisfaction. A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies for those with current State Inspection certifications.

Pay ranges from $26.45 to $43.89 per hour, with a flat-rate pay style reflecting regional productivity. The role requires strong leadership, ongoing training, and ASE certification attainment within two years, with company support for

Qualifications

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

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communicate technical information

Reading/writing/math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward better customer care and satisfaction. A $3,000 sign-on bonus applies for those with current State Inspection certifications.

Pay ranges from $26.45 to $43.89 per hour, with a flat-rate pay style reflecting regional productivity. The role requires strong leadership, ongoing training, and ASE certification attainment within two years, with company support for