Senior Automotive Technician & Team Mentor - Flexible Schedule

Bridgestone; Bonsack (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid vacation

Training programs

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay (on-demand)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while leading a team toward better customer care. The role offers a flat-rate pay model and potential ASE certifications through company-funded training.

You will stay current with automotive tech, mentor others, and communicate complex diagnoses to non-mechanics while supporting safety and quality standards across service tasks.

Qualifications

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

Automotive diagnostics

Brakes & hydraulics

Electrical systems

Tire repair

Customer service

Leadership

Communicating with non-technical

Valid driver's license

Math skills

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Tools

A.S.E. certifications tracking

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while leading a team toward better customer care. The role offers a flat-rate pay model and potential ASE certifications through company-funded training.

You will stay current with automotive tech, mentor others, and communicate complex diagnoses to non-mechanics while supporting safety and quality standards across service tasks.