Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Bloomington, IL

16d•$21 - $42

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 vehicle systems to specifications, explaining diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical customers, and helping train other technicians. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid training and are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The position uses flat-rate, performance-based compensation, with the stated pay range reflecting regional earning potential that may vary with available work, productivity, and experience.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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 from 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 people without mechanical expertise.
Keep 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 on day one.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications; certification test and registration fees are paid regardless of pass or fail, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Corporate social responsibility activities.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Performance incentives.