Senior Automotive Technician & Team Lead

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 64,000; 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 New Jersey is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction. The pay range is $26.45 - $46.17 per hour, with a flat-rate pay model reflecting skill and productivity.

The role includes ongoing formal training, opportunities for ASE certifications, and a pathway to advancement within Bridgestone’s service network.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times.
• 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.
• 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program
• A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable)

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

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Communication of technical information

Reading, writing & math

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction. The pay range is $26.45 - $46.17 per hour, with a flat-rate pay model reflecting skill and productivity.

The role includes ongoing formal training, opportunities for ASE certifications, and a pathway to advancement within Bridgestone’s service network.