Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 26,174 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The role involves diagnosing brake and hydraulic systems, ignition, suspension, A/C, and computer-controlled systems, with ongoing paid training and opportunities to earn ASE certifications. Pay is posted as a flat-rate model, reflecting regional productivity.

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

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Automotive maintenance

Communication skills

Education

Certification/license as applicable

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The role involves diagnosing brake and hydraulic systems, ignition, suspension, A/C, and computer-controlled systems, with ongoing paid training and opportunities to earn ASE certifications. Pay is posted as a flat-rate model, reflecting regional productivity.