Senior Automotive Technician & Team Leader

bridgestone; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward higher customer care. Pay range in the region is $22.66 - $31.12 per hour, with flat-rate pay reflecting task-based earnings and performance.

Training and paid certifications are provided to support growth. Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation and ongoing development, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship across service bays.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Electrical systems

Communication to non-technical people

Education

ASE certification (A1–A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while guiding a team toward higher customer care. Pay range in the region is $22.66 - $31.12 per hour, with flat-rate pay reflecting task-based earnings and performance.

Training and paid certifications are provided to support growth. Bridgestone emphasizes fair compensation and ongoing development, with emphasis on safety and quality workmanship across service bays.