Senior Automotive Technician & Tech Team Leader

Bridgestone Americas; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASECerts

401(k) match

On demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Senior Technician in Texas to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role features a flat-rate pay model with performance incentives reflecting regional earning potential.

The position requires ASE certifications within two years, valid driver’s license, and strong knowledge of brakes, hydraulics, suspension, and tire repair.

Qualifications

• Must have 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 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

Communication

Reading & math

Driver's license

Job description

Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Senior Technician in Texas to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The role features a flat-rate pay model with performance incentives reflecting regional earning potential.

The position requires ASE certifications within two years, valid driver’s license, and strong knowledge of brakes, hydraulics, suspension, and tire repair.