Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Wilkes-Barre, PA

9d•$22 - $46

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), part of Bridgestone Americas, operates more than 2,200 company-owned automotive service and tire stores and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. Its mission is to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help drive customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assists and trains other technicians. Technicians are expected to stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays ASE test and registration fees regardless of test result and provides a bonus for each test passed. Pay is performance-based flat-rate compensation. The stated pay range is $21.85–$46.17; actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, productivity, and experience. Employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage. The position includes access to training, benefits, and development opportunities.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrated skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering, suspension, and alignments.
Skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Current federal, state, and local certification or license where applicable.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
Reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Three years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
ASE certification in at least one of A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and required repairs to people without mechanical expertise.
Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for all teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications; the company pays ASE test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Formal training and performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
Agility and work/life effectiveness and long-term well-being.