Senior Automotive Technician - Lead & Mentor, On-Demand Pay

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision – Start day 1

Paid vacation & holidays

ASE certifications supported

401(k) match

On‑demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in Chesapeake, VA to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward enhanced customer care.

The role emphasizes mentoring and delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced automotive environment. The candidate will perform diagnostic work on brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, suspension, climate control, and computer systems, while pursuing ASE certifications and leveraging on-the-job training opportunities.

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.
• 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

Brake systems

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Suspension & alignment

Air conditioning

Computer systems

Education

Vocational-Technical School Program

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in Chesapeake, VA to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward enhanced customer care.

The role emphasizes mentoring and delivering high-quality workmanship in a fast-paced automotive environment. The candidate will perform diagnostic work on brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, suspension, climate control, and computer systems, while pursuing ASE certifications and leveraging on-the-job training opportunities.