Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone•Killeen, TX

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About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and required repairs to non-mechanical individuals, staying current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. The role uses a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model, with a stated pay range of $21.85–$38.91. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. The position also involves obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least three areas among A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; the company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

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.
Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses 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 area among A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
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 areas among A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program.
Formal training and performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid test and registration fees for ASE certifications, whether the test is passed or failed.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.