Senior Automotive Technician & Lead Mentor

bridgestone; Kansas; On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. Pay range is $18.54–$31.63 per hour with flat-rate pay reflecting regional productivity.

Training and certification support is provided to advance ASE credentials. Responsibilities include diagnosing, explaining repairs, staying current with automotive tech, and mentoring other technicians.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license
• 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

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communication

Math skills

Education

ASE certification

Vocational-Technical School Program

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. Pay range is $18.54–$31.63 per hour with flat-rate pay reflecting regional productivity.

Training and certification support is provided to advance ASE credentials. Responsibilities include diagnosing, explaining repairs, staying current with automotive tech, and mentoring other technicians.