Senior Automotive Technician - Lead Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – starting.

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician in North Carolina to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward improved customer care. The role features a flat-rate pay model and a pay range of $20.70–$37.62 per hour, reflecting region-specific earning potential for qualified technicians.

Our program rewards skilled professionals with training, certification opportunities (ASE), and performance-based pay.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• Skilled in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• Proficient in general automotive maintenance & tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.

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

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

General automotive maintenance

Effective communication

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician in North Carolina to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward improved customer care. The role features a flat-rate pay model and a pay range of $20.70–$37.62 per hour, reflecting region-specific earning potential for qualified technicians.

Our program rewards skilled professionals with training, certification opportunities (ASE), and performance-based pay.