Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Stafford (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision starting day

Paid vacation & holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in Texas to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward enhanced customer care.

The role offers a $3,000 sign-on and a flat-rate pay model with performance-based rewards reflecting regional earning potential. Join our Bridgestone team to stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and help develop others through mentoring, with a pathway to ASE certifications and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Must have a valid 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, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer 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 A.S.E. 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

Driver’s license

Brakes & hydraulics

Maintenance & tire repair

Certification/license

Technical communication

Reading & math

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in Texas to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward enhanced customer care.

The role offers a $3,000 sign-on and a flat-rate pay model with performance-based rewards reflecting regional earning potential. Join our Bridgestone team to stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and help develop others through mentoring, with a pathway to ASE certifications and ongoing professional