Senior Automotive Technician & Team Coach

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision - day 1

Paid vacation & holidays

On-the-job training & ASE certs

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer care. The role offers a performance-based flat-rate pay model and opportunities for ASE certifications.

The position requires leadership in a busy shop, ongoing training, and commitment to safe, high-quality repairs. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• Skilled 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 A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Electrical diagnostics

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward higher customer care. The role offers a performance-based flat-rate pay model and opportunities for ASE certifications.

The position requires leadership in a busy shop, ongoing training, and commitment to safe, high-quality repairs. Equal opportunity employer with comprehensive benefits.