Senior Automotive Technician & Team Lead

Bridgestone Americas; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE cert.

401(k) match

Daily pay option

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction. Pay range is $20.60–$31.62 per hour, with a flat-rate structure and ongoing formal training.

The company supports ASE certifications and offers medical, vacation, 401(k) matching and daily-pay options. Join a collaborative, safety‑driven environment with opportunities to grow within Bridgestone Retail

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics 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 (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Electrical systems

Leadership

Training

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8) preferred

Job description

Bridgestone Americas in Kansas City is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction. Pay range is $20.60–$31.62 per hour, with a flat-rate structure and ongoing formal training.

The company supports ASE certifications and offers medical, vacation, 401(k) matching and daily-pay options. Join a collaborative, safety‑driven environment with opportunities to grow within Bridgestone Retail