Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Growth

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision — Starting on

Paid vacation & holidays

ASE certifications

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes hands-on repair, leadership, and ongoing training.

We offer a performance-based flat-rate pay model with regional variation and a commitment to training and ASE certifications, plus benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Brake & hydraulics expertise

Electrical systems diagnostics

Suspension & alignment

Customer communication

Reading writing and math

Education

ASE certifications (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes hands-on repair, leadership, and ongoing training.

We offer a performance-based flat-rate pay model with regional variation and a commitment to training and ASE certifications, plus benefits and a focus on work-life balance.