Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas • North Highlands, CA

5d • $26 - $48

About The Position

The Senior Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, communicates technical diagnoses and repair needs to customers, and supports the training and development of technicians. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated pay range of $26.45–$47.56; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience.

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 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.
• 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 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 on day one.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On-demand daily pay program.
• Performance incentives.
• Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
• Formal training and regular mentorship.
• Professional development resources.
• Supportive onboarding experience.

What This Job Offers

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