Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone•Allentown, PA

26d

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 customers without mechanical expertise, and helping train technicians and mechanics. Technicians are expected to stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays testing and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $23.00–$46.17. The position uses flat-rate pay, with earnings based on eligible tasks, available work, individual productivity, and experience. The role is in the Retail category. Bridgestone describes a supportive and inclusive work environment with training, mentorship, professional development, and community involvement.

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.
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 people without mechanical expertise.
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 day one for all teammates.
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.
Formal training and performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
Company-paid ASE testing and registration fees; technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.