Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Palatine, IL

30d•$25 - $42

About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses and repairs automotive systems while applying technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to people without mechanical backgrounds, 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 regardless of the result and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is based on a flat-rate model that pays a predetermined amount for each eligible task. The stated regional pay range is $25.30–$41.86; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. Compensation meets or exceeds applicable minimum-wage requirements. The position requires a valid automobile driver’s license and the ability to drive customer and company vehicles.

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 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 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 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 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; test and registration fees are paid whether or not the test is passed, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Formal training and performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
Agility and work/life effectiveness and long-term well-being.