Senior Automotive Technician & Shop Leader

Bridgestone Americas; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; 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) program

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Virginia seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role rewards skilled professionals with a flat-rate pay model and a strong path toward ASE certifications.

You’ll train, mentor others, and stay current with automotive technology while earning a competitive hourly wage in a regionally benchmarked pay plan.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license at all times and ability 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 to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• 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).

Skills

Drivetrain & brake systems

Electrical systems

Tire repair

Customer communication

ASE certifications

Leadership & mentoring

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Virginia seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role rewards skilled professionals with a flat-rate pay model and a strong path toward ASE certifications.

You’ll train, mentor others, and stay current with automotive technology while earning a competitive hourly wage in a regionally benchmarked pay plan.