Senior Automotive Technician & Team Mentor

bridgestone; Kansas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision – Day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certs

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to enhance customer care. The role offers a $1,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a pay range of $21.63 - $33.47 per hour.

A flat-rate pay model rewards efficiency and expertise, with company-paid ASE cert tests and ongoing training. The position emphasizes continued learning, teamwork, and delivering high-quality automotive service.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license 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 to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignments.
• 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 (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail).

Skills

Driver's license

Brake & hydraulic systems

Steering & suspension

Tire repair

Certifications/licenses

Communication skills

Reading/Writing/Math

Education

ASE certification (A1-A8)

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to enhance customer care. The role offers a $1,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a pay range of $21.63 - $33.47 per hour.

A flat-rate pay model rewards efficiency and expertise, with company-paid ASE cert tests and ongoing training. The position emphasizes continued learning, teamwork, and delivering high-quality automotive service.