Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Cedar Bluff, AL

7d•$22 - $37

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 diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems to specifications and explains technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to people without mechanical expertise. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and assist and train other technicians and mechanics. The position uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The listed pay range is $21.85–$37.20; actual earnings may vary with regional work availability, individual productivity, and experience. Bridgestone states that employee pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum-wage requirements. The role requires obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least three areas from 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 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.
ASE certification in at least one area from 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 adequately 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 from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one for all teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications, including paid test and registration fees.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
Performance incentives and performance-based compensation.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.