Senior Automotive Technician: Lead Diagnostics & Training

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay range shown reflects regional pay and flat-rate compensation models.

The role emphasizes ongoing formal training, ASE certification progress, and commitment to fair compensation practices in a dynamic auto-care environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• 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.
• 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program
• A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable)

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

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communication

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay range shown reflects regional pay and flat-rate compensation models.

The role emphasizes ongoing formal training, ASE certification progress, and commitment to fair compensation practices in a dynamic auto-care environment. Equal opportunity employer.