Senior Automotive Technician & Lead Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 25,540 - 42,912; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to guide a customer-focused team.

This role uses a flat-rate pay model with pay range $18.54 to $31.15 per hour; the company provides ASE training, certification support, and benefits including medical, vacation, and a 401(k) plan. Applicants should pursue ASE certifications and maintain ongoing training.

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

Suspension & alignment

Maintenance & tire repair

Certifications/licenses

Communication

Reading & math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Harlingen, TX is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to guide a customer-focused team.

This role uses a flat-rate pay model with pay range $18.54 to $31.15 per hour; the company provides ASE training, certification support, and benefits including medical, vacation, and a 401(k) plan. Applicants should pursue ASE certifications and maintain ongoing training.