Senior Automotive Technician - Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,174 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision – day 1

Paid vacation & holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team to deliver excellent customer care. The role emphasizes leadership and mentoring, with a flat-rate pay structure reflecting efficiency and skill.

The job includes ongoing paid training and opportunities to pursue ASE certifications. Responsibilities include diagnosing complex repairs, explaining issues to customers, and staying current with evolving automotive technology.

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

Brake systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team to deliver excellent customer care. The role emphasizes leadership and mentoring, with a flat-rate pay structure reflecting efficiency and skill.

The job includes ongoing paid training and opportunities to pursue ASE certifications. Responsibilities include diagnosing complex repairs, explaining issues to customers, and staying current with evolving automotive technology.