Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; 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

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring skills to drive customer care and team performance.

The role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a tiered pay range reflecting regional productivity, with on-the-job training and ASE certification opportunities.

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.
• 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, ignition, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and electrical 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 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. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communication skills

Reading/writing/math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring skills to drive customer care and team performance.

The role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a tiered pay range reflecting regional productivity, with on-the-job training and ASE certification opportunities.