Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone • North Highlands, CA

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About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses and repairs automotive systems, including drivability and electrical issues, and uses leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes explaining technical diagnoses and repair needs to customers and keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are paid under a performance-based flat-rate compensation model, with earnings influenced by available work, individual productivity, and experience. The stated pay range is $26.45–$47.56.

The technician is 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, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Requirements

• Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrate skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering, suspension, and alignments.
• Have skills in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
• Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Have 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 vehicles to specifications, including brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and necessary 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 areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
• Drive customer and company vehicles as needed.

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.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On-demand daily pay program available.
• Paid formal training.
• Performance incentives, including a bonus for each ASE test passed.
• Professional development and regular mentorship.
• Supportive onboarding experience.
• Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.

What This Job Offers

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