Senior Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE-cert

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay (daily pay)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations in the United States seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction. Pay range is $21.63 - $30.85 for flat-rate work, reflecting region productivity and a commitment to fair compensation.

Expect continuous formal training, ASE certifications, and opportunities to advance technical skills within a supportive automotive service environment.

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 brake/hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension, A/C 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/maintain ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within two years (fees paid by company; bonus for each passed)

Skills

Valid driver's license

Brake & hydraulic systems

Tire repair

Communication of technical info

Reading, writing & math

Tools

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations in the United States seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction. Pay range is $21.63 - $30.85 for flat-rate work, reflecting region productivity and a commitment to fair compensation.

Expect continuous formal training, ASE certifications, and opportunities to advance technical skills within a supportive automotive service environment.