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 role includes diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining diagnoses and repairs to customers, keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain 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. The role uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model, paying a predetermined amount for each eligible task. The stated pay range is $20.70–$38.44; actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, individual productivity, and experience. Pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum-wage requirements. Bridgestone Retail Operations is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates company-owned automotive service stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works. The company describes its workplace as supportive and inclusive and offers training, development, and opportunities to contribute to local communities.
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.
- 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 to people without mechanical expertise.
- 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 on day one.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
- Performance incentives.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
