Senior Automotive Technician & Team Leader

bridgestone; La Grange (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision starting day 1

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay is a flat-rate model reflecting productivity by region.

This role emphasizes continuous paid training, ASE certification aspirations, and opportunities to grow within a global tire and auto service network. Join a team committed to quality and service.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license at all times.
• Experience with 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

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Technical communication

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring to drive a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction. Pay is a flat-rate model reflecting productivity by region.

This role emphasizes continuous paid training, ASE certification aspirations, and opportunities to grow within a global tire and auto service network. Join a team committed to quality and service.