Senior Automotive Technician & Team Lead

Bridgestone Americas; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician in Shorewood, IL to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a small team, and mentor peers. The role features flat-rate pay and a regionally variable pay scale, with a commitment to fair wages and ongoing training.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical systems; delivering clear explanations to customers; and pursuing ASE certifications within two years.

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 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

Suspension & alignment

Customer communication

Education

ASE certifications

Driver's license

Technical automotive training

Tools

ASE certifications

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician in Shorewood, IL to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead a small team, and mentor peers. The role features flat-rate pay and a regionally variable pay scale, with a commitment to fair wages and ongoing training.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, steering, suspension, and electrical systems; delivering clear explanations to customers; and pursuing ASE certifications within two years.