Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone • Kingsport, TN

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About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses and repairs vehicle systems, including drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role involves explaining technical diagnoses and required repairs to customers who may not have mechanical knowledge, and keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training.

Technicians use a flat-rate compensation model that pays a predetermined amount for each eligible task. The listed pay range is $20.70–$37.20; actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, productivity, and experience. Employees must obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas among 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.

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, suspension, 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 area among A1–A8; L1 certification is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vehicles to specifications, including brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to people without mechanical expertise.
• Keep current with 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 areas among A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance-based flat-rate compensation.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day for teammates.
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certification tests and registration fees.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• On-demand daily pay program.
• Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
• Performance incentives and bonuses for each ASE test passed.
• Flexible work schedule.

What This Job Offers

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