Senior Automotive Technician & Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Inverness (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

Company-funded ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a performance-based, flat-rate pay model reflecting regional earning potential.

The position requires ASE participation and ongoing training; it emphasizes safety, quality, and service excellence within a dynamic automotive service environment.

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.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair brake, hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension, and A/C systems.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to non-technical customers.
• Stay current with automotive technology through formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Pursue ASE certification; eligible for company-paid tests and bonuses.

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Auto maintenance & tire repair

Certifications/licensing

Technical communication

Math literacy

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role offers a performance-based, flat-rate pay model reflecting regional earning potential.

The position requires ASE participation and ongoing training; it emphasizes safety, quality, and service excellence within a dynamic automotive service environment.