Senior Automotive Technician | Lead Tech & Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and company-funded

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team to deliver high-quality customer care. The position offers a pay range of $21.85–$37.70 per hour under a flat-rate model, reflecting regional earning potential and individual productivity.

The role includes ongoing paid formal training, mentoring of technicians, and a pathway to ASE certifications within two years.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license
• 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 (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Electrical systems

Communication of diagnoses

Education

ASE certification

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team to deliver high-quality customer care. The position offers a pay range of $21.85–$37.70 per hour under a flat-rate model, reflecting regional earning potential and individual productivity.

The role includes ongoing paid formal training, mentoring of technicians, and a pathway to ASE certifications within two years.