Automotive Senior Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Huntington Township, PA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a part of Bridgestone Americas, employs over 22,000 teammates across North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works locations, generating over $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales. The company emphasizes serving society with superior quality and supports its teammates with competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. Bridgestone fosters an inclusive environment, championing diverse perspectives and individuals. The Senior Technician position requires talent and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems. This role also involves leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team towards increased customer care and satisfaction. The compensation model is performance-based, known as flat-rate pay, rewarding skilled professionals for efficiency and swift task accomplishment.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program
A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable)

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)

Benefits

formal training
performance incentives
paid vacation and holidays
competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees
a 401k plan
Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications
Flexible work schedule
401(k) match
On demand pay (daily pay) program available
Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.
A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
A diverse and inclusive team.