Senior Automotive Technician — Lead Tech, Train & Grow

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay (on demand pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks an experienced Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction.

You will diagnose and repair to specifications across brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, suspension, A/C and computer systems, explain findings to non-experts, and stay current through formal training. Flat-rate pay drives performance; benefits start day one and ASE certs are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license at all times.
• 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 ASE certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Tires & automotive maintenance

ASE certifications

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks an experienced Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward enhanced customer care and satisfaction.

You will diagnose and repair to specifications across brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, suspension, A/C and computer systems, explain findings to non-experts, and stay current through formal training. Flat-rate pay drives performance; benefits start day one and ASE certs are encouraged.