Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas

30d•$21 - $38

About The Position

The 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 non-mechanical individuals, and helping technicians and mechanics perform technical activities. Technicians are expected to stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of test outcome, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. The role uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The listed pay range is $20.70–$37.62; actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience, and the rates may vary by region. Employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage.

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 certification or license 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 via third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
A.S.E. certification in at least one of 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 clearly to non-mechanical individuals.
Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians and mechanics in performing technical activities.
Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one for all teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications; test and registration fees are paid regardless of pass or fail.
401(k) match.
Flexible work schedule.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Performance incentives and performance-based flat-rate pay.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid formal training.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Training, regular mentorship, and professional development resources.