Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone Americas; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations? is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to deliver high-quality customer care and satisfaction.

Work includes staying current with automotive technology through paid formal training, mentoring peers, and pursuing ASE certifications. The role offers competitive flat-rate pay within the WV region and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• 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

Steering & suspension

Automotive maintenance & tire repair

Communication of technical info

Reading, writing & math

Education

ASE certification (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations? is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to deliver high-quality customer care and satisfaction.

Work includes staying current with automotive technology through paid formal training, mentoring peers, and pursuing ASE certifications. The role offers competitive flat-rate pay within the WV region and opportunities for professional growth.