Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 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)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The position emphasizes repairing brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspension, and electrical systems, with ongoing formal training and potential ASE certifications. Competitive, regionally adjusted compensation and employee benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile 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

Tire repair

Communication to non-technical

Math & reading/writing

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The position emphasizes repairing brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspension, and electrical systems, with ongoing formal training and potential ASE certifications. Competitive, regionally adjusted compensation and employee benefits accompany the role.