Senior Automotive Technician - Lead Diagnostics & Mentoring

Bridgestone; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; 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) in the United States is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward higher customer satisfaction. Pay range: $25.30 - $42.65 per hour, reflecting regional rates and experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and maintaining ASE certifications, with a performance-based, flat-rate pay model and a commitment to fair compensation practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• 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 ASE certifications in at least three of A1 - A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Electrical diagnostics

Technical communication

Reading, writing & math

Tools

ASE certification

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward higher customer satisfaction. Pay range: $25.30 - $42.65 per hour, reflecting regional rates and experience.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and maintaining ASE certifications, with a performance-based, flat-rate pay model and a commitment to fair compensation practices.