Senior Automotive Technician - Lead & Train, ASE Certified

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; 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 Retail Operations in Wichita, KS is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a shop team, and uphold high customer care. You will work under a flat-rate pay model that rewards efficiency and quality, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.

The role emphasizes ongoing training, ASE certification pursuit, and staying current with automotive technology.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Reading & math

Driver's license

ASE certs (preferred)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations in Wichita, KS is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a shop team, and uphold high customer care. You will work under a flat-rate pay model that rewards efficiency and quality, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.

The role emphasizes ongoing training, ASE certification pursuit, and staying current with automotive technology.