Senior Automotive Technician & Lead Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician for our Bridgestone Retail Operations in North America. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead and mentor a service team, and focus on delivering superior customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range: $21.85 - $46.17 per hour. The role uses a performance-based flat-rate pay model, with rates reflecting regional workloads and individual productivity.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Experience with brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspension.
• Skilled in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certifications.
• Ability to explain technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brakes and hydraulic, exhaust, ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, A/C systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications within first two years (tests paid by company; bonus for tests).

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communication skills

Math skills

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician for our Bridgestone Retail Operations in North America. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead and mentor a service team, and focus on delivering superior customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range: $21.85 - $46.17 per hour. The role uses a performance-based flat-rate pay model, with rates reflecting regional workloads and individual productivity.