Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas • Temple, TX

27d • $21 - $39

About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, 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 repairs to customers, staying current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Testing and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Compensation ranges from $20.70 to $38.91 under a performance-based flat-rate pay model. Actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, productivity, and experience, and pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum-wage requirements.

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 and suspension systems 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.
• A.S.E. 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 needed repairs clearly 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 A.S.E. certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on 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 available.
• Performance incentives.
• Formal training and regular mentorship.
• Company-paid A.S.E. testing and registration fees, with a bonus for each test passed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed