Senior Automotive Technician — Lead & Mentor Techs

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; 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 option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to enhance customer care and service quality.

The role emphasizes mentoring, ongoing formal training, and achieving ASE certifications within the first two years, with a competitive, regionally adjusted pay model and a focus on safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Brake and hydraulic systems, steering and suspension skills.
• Ability to explain diagnoses and repairs to non-technical people.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing formal training and ASE certifications.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications (brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension, A/C, computer systems).
• Explain required repairs to customers in understandable terms.
• Stay current with automotive tech through paid training.
• Assist and train technicians in technical tasks.
• Pursue ASE certifications within two years (fees paid by company).

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance & tire

Communication of technical info

Reading, writing & math

Education

ASE Certification (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in the United States seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to enhance customer care and service quality.

The role emphasizes mentoring, ongoing formal training, and achieving ASE certifications within the first two years, with a competitive, regionally adjusted pay model and a focus on safety and quality workmanship.