Senior Automotive Technician | Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $24.15–$38.91 per hour, reflecting regional pay and performance.

The role offers on-site work with a focus on quality, training, and advancement within Bridgestone’s service network. A strong emphasis on safety, fairness and ongoing ASE development is highlighted.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension and A/C systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with automotive technology through ongoing training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Pursue ASE certifications (A1–A8) within two years; fees paid by the company and bonuses for tests passed.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Electrical diagnosis

Tire repair

Communication

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $24.15–$38.91 per hour, reflecting regional pay and performance.

The role offers on-site work with a focus on quality, training, and advancement within Bridgestone’s service network. A strong emphasis on safety, fairness and ongoing ASE development is highlighted.