Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision - day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes staying current with evolving automotive tech through paid formal training, with a pay range of $18.54–$30.76 per hour. ASE certifications are encouraged and rewarded.

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 drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.
• 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).

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Tech communication

Reading/Writing/Math

Tools

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction.

The role emphasizes staying current with evolving automotive tech through paid formal training, with a pay range of $18.54–$30.76 per hour. ASE certifications are encouraged and rewarded.