Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Matthews, NC

6d•$22 - $38

About The Position

The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and applies technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. Technicians keep current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The position uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model; the posted pay range is $21.85–$37.62, with actual earning potential varying by region, work availability, productivity, and experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered to first-time hires. Technicians must obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years; testing and registration fees are company-paid, 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.
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.
A.S.E. 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 necessary 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

$2,000 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.
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 daily pay program available.
Performance incentives and flat-rate compensation.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
Corporate social responsibility activities.
Supportive onboarding, professional development, and an inclusive team environment.