Senior Automotive Technician - Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $27.60 - $42.65 per hour.

You will mentor technicians, participate in ongoing paid training, and earn based on a flat-rate model reflecting productivity. Bridgestone commits to fair compensation and supporting ASE certifications and career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Experience with brakes, hydraulics, steering, suspension, and alignments.
• Proficient in automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certifications/licenses where applicable.
• Ability to explain technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications (brake/hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension, A/C, and wiring).
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanics.
• Stay current with automotive tech through paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in technical activities.
• Pursue ASE certifications (A1–A8) within two years.

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Automotive maintenance

Tire repair

Technical communication

Math & reading/writing

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $27.60 - $42.65 per hour.

You will mentor technicians, participate in ongoing paid training, and earn based on a flat-rate model reflecting productivity. Bridgestone commits to fair compensation and supporting ASE certifications and career growth.