Senior Automotive Technician – Lead & Mentor, Flexible Hours

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 52,000; 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 Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in South Carolina to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while leading a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $20.70 - $37.62 per hour and a flat-rate pay model.

Our program emphasizes continuous paid training, ASE certifications, and career development, with benefits including healthcare, paid vacation, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold 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 and tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to explain 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

Valid driver's license

Brakes and hydraulics

Steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance

Electrical systems

Communication to non-technical people

Reading, writing and math

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in South Carolina to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while leading a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $20.70 - $37.62 per hour and a flat-rate pay model.

Our program emphasizes continuous paid training, ASE certifications, and career development, with benefits including healthcare, paid vacation, and a supportive work environment.