Senior Automotive Technician — Lead & Mentor Team

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 59,027,404 - 89,172,048; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible hours

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer care. Pay range is $20.60–$31.12 hourly with flat-rate compensation reflecting regional productivity.

Bridgestone offers fair compensation and continuous formal training, plus opportunities to obtain ASE certifications. You will drive, mentor others, and contribute to a supportive service environment in our Norfolk area stores.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license at all times.
• Skills in brakes and hydraulics and/or steering & suspension.
• 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 brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, electrical and steering systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-technical customers.
• Stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Pursue ASE certifications (A1–A8) within two years; tests and fees paid by the company.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Electrical systems

Suspension & alignment

Customer communication

Education

ASE certification

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward higher customer care. Pay range is $20.60–$31.12 hourly with flat-rate compensation reflecting regional productivity.

Bridgestone offers fair compensation and continuous formal training, plus opportunities to obtain ASE certifications. You will drive, mentor others, and contribute to a supportive service environment in our Norfolk area stores.