Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical customers, and keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certification 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 technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $23.00–$38.44 per hour in the posting, with a performance-based flat-rate pay model. Actual earnings may vary by region, available work, productivity, and experience. Bridgestone provides training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare coverage, and a 401(k) plan. The position also offers medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, flexible scheduling, on-demand pay, and professional development opportunities.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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.
- Hold 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 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 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 areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
- Performance incentives and a bonus for each ASE test passed.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
