Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Kingsport, TN

7d•$21 - $37•Onsite

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 automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers who are not mechanically trained, and keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians use a performance-based flat-rate compensation model, with a stated pay range of $20.70–$37.20. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. The company states that pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements. The role also involves assisting and training other technicians and obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

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.
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 of A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair, to specifications, brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians and mechanics in performing technical activities.
Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for all teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Performance incentives.
Paid formal training.
Company payment of ASE test and registration fees, whether the technician passes or fails.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
Agility, work/life effectiveness, and support for long-term well-being.