Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone • Beverly, MA

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About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and performs automotive repairs while using leadership and mentoring skills to help the team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role involves explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals, keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. 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 regardless of results and provides a bonus for each test passed.

Pay is listed as $25.30–$41.86. Compensation uses a performance-based flat-rate model, paying a predetermined amount for each eligible task. Actual earning potential may vary with available work, productivity, experience, and region. The company states that all employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage.

Bridgestone Retail Operations is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores across North America. The company describes a supportive and inclusive workplace with training, mentorship, and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrate skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering, suspension, and alignments.
• Have skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
• Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Have 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 necessary repairs clearly 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 on day one.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On-demand daily pay program.
• Performance-based flat-rate compensation.
• Paid formal training.
• Bonus for each ASE test passed.
• Supportive onboarding and regular mentorship.
• Professional development and career-growth resources.
• Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed