Senior Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

Bridgestone Americas; Belmont (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; 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 Americas is seeking a Senior Technician for Bridgestone Retail Operations in California. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction under a flat-rate pay model.

The pay range shown reflects regional earning potential and may vary with workload and experience. The position includes on-the-job training, ASE certifications, and opportunities for advancement in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing brakes and hydraulic systems.
• Skilled in steering, suspension and alignments.
• Able to diagnose electrical and computer systems in vehicles.
• Strong communication to explain diagnoses to non-technical people.

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.

Skills

Brakes and hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Electrical systems

Communication skills

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Senior Technician for Bridgestone Retail Operations in California. You will diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team to improve customer care and satisfaction under a flat-rate pay model.

The pay range shown reflects regional earning potential and may vary with workload and experience. The position includes on-the-job training, ASE certifications, and opportunities for advancement in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.