Senior Automotive Technician & Team Lead – Diagnostics

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision starting day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASEcerts

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The role rewards a flat-rate pay model and provides formal training with opportunities for ASE certifications, paid holidays, and a strong focus on safety and quality service. You will work in a fast-paced shop environment with a commitment to ongoing learning, teamwork, and career development within

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• 3 years of automotive repair experience or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program.
• ASE certification in at least one of A1–A8 (L1 acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications—brake and hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, suspension and alignment, and electrical systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Electrical systems

Suspension & alignment

Air conditioning

Computer systems

Technical communication

Tools

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction.

The role rewards a flat-rate pay model and provides formal training with opportunities for ASE certifications, paid holidays, and a strong focus on safety and quality service. You will work in a fast-paced shop environment with a commitment to ongoing learning, teamwork, and career development within