Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone Americas; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 66,125,000 - 109,519,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

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) is hiring a Senior Technician in the Sachse/Tx area. This role leads a team to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, with a focus on customer care and satisfaction, within a flat-rate pay structure.

Initial sign-on bonus of $2,000 applies to first-time hires. Pay range is $23.00–$38.24 per hour, with ongoing paid formal training and ASE certification opportunities. Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times 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

Valid driver’s license

Brake/Hydraulic systems

Tire repair

Communication skills

Reading, writing & math

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring a Senior Technician in the Sachse/Tx area. This role leads a team to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, with a focus on customer care and satisfaction, within a flat-rate pay structure.

Initial sign-on bonus of $2,000 applies to first-time hires. Pay range is $23.00–$38.24 per hour, with ongoing paid formal training and ASE certification opportunities. Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation and continuous development.