Senior Automotive Technician - Lead Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is hiring a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward higher customer care. The role involves mentoring technicians, staying up-to-date with automotive tech, and earning a performance-based pay model based on task completion.

Competitive compensation reflects regional pay, with opportunities for ASE certifications and ongoing formal training as part of Bridgestone Retail Operations.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Experience with brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair.
• 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 ASE 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

Brake & hydraulic systems

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Maintenance knowledge

Communication

Education

Certification/licensing

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is hiring a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward higher customer care. The role involves mentoring technicians, staying up-to-date with automotive tech, and earning a performance-based pay model based on task completion.

Competitive compensation reflects regional pay, with opportunities for ASE certifications and ongoing formal training as part of Bridgestone Retail Operations.