Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

bridgestone; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; 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

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. A $1,750 sign‑on bonus is offered for first-time hires, with a pay range of $20.60–$33.47 per hour.

Bridgestone promotes fair compensation and ongoing training, with opportunities for ASE certifications funded by the company and a strong benefits package for both full- and

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• 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

Automotive diagnostics

Brakes & hydraulics

Electrical systems

Leadership

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leveraging leadership and mentoring to guide a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. A $1,750 sign‑on bonus is offered for first-time hires, with a pay range of $20.60–$33.47 per hour.

Bridgestone promotes fair compensation and ongoing training, with opportunities for ASE certifications funded by the company and a strong benefits package for both full- and