Senior Automotive Technician – Lead & Mentor

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

Overland Park (KS)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation/holidays

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas’ Bridgestone Retail Operations in Overland Park, KS, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a small team focused on customer care and quality service.

The role features flat-rate pay and opportunities to earn ASE certifications. You will stay current with evolving automotive tech and train junior technicians, with company-paid testing fees and bonuses for certifications.

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)