Senior Automotive Technician: Lead, Mentor & Diagnose

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Orange Park (FL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 51,000; 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

Daily pay available

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Florida is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a small team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. You will earn a competitive hourly wage in a performance-based flat-rate pay model reflective of regional work and experience.

The position emphasizes ongoing training, ASE certification progression, and mentoring responsibilities for junior technicians.

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.

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Maintenance & tire repair

Certifications/licenses

Technical communication

Reading, writing, math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Florida is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a small team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. You will earn a competitive hourly wage in a performance-based flat-rate pay model reflective of regional work and experience.

The position emphasizes ongoing training, ASE certification progression, and mentoring responsibilities for junior technicians.