Senior Automotive Technician & Lead Trainer

Bridgestone Americas; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE trainings

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a competitive pay range in a busy automotive service environment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing complex systems, staying updated with new automotive technologies, and supporting technician development.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include valid driver's license and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspension, and alignments.
• General automotive maintenance and tire repair skills.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications including brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical customers.
• Stay current with automotive technology via ongoing formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in technical activities.
• Pursue ASE certifications (A1–A8) within two years; test fees paid by company; bonus for each passed test.

Skills

Brake systems

Hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Electrical diagnosis

Communication of technical info

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a competitive pay range in a busy automotive service environment.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing complex systems, staying updated with new automotive technologies, and supporting technician development.