Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & ASE

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team toward improved customer care, and perform high-quality repairs.

The role uses a flat-rate pay model with opportunities for mentorship and ongoing training. The position requires a valid driver’s license, strong brakes/hydraulics and suspension skills, tire repair ability, and ASE certifications (A1–A8, L1 accepted).

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• 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

brakes & hydraulics

steering & suspension

tire repair

communication of technical info

reading writing math skills

valid driver's license

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8, L1 allowed)

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a team toward improved customer care, and perform high-quality repairs.

The role uses a flat-rate pay model with opportunities for mentorship and ongoing training. The position requires a valid driver’s license, strong brakes/hydraulics and suspension skills, tire repair ability, and ASE certifications (A1–A8, L1 accepted).