Senior Automotive Technician - Lead Diagnostics & Repairs

Bridgestone America, Inc.; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 2,696,000 - 4,611,000; 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

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a flat-rate pay structure with a $1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a pay range of $19.57–$33.47 per hour, aligned with region and experience. Bridgestone emphasizes training and fair compensation practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• Skills 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 ASE certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communicate technical info

Reading/writing/math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

The role offers a flat-rate pay structure with a $1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a pay range of $19.57–$33.47 per hour, aligned with region and experience. Bridgestone emphasizes training and fair compensation practices.