Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The position involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical findings and necessary repairs to non-mechanical customers, and keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The technician also assists and trains other technicians and mechanics. Technicians must obtain or maintain A.S.E. 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. Compensation is listed at $21.85–$39.22. Technicians are paid using a performance-based flat-rate model, with earnings depending on eligible work, productivity, and experience; actual rates may vary by region and available work. Bridgestone states that all employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage.
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 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 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 A.S.E. certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
- Formal training and performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
