Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone • Columbus, OH

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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 diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical findings and needed repairs to customers, stays current with automotive technology through paid training, and assists and trains other technicians and mechanics. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Testing and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Compensation is based on a flat-rate model that pays a predetermined amount for each eligible task. The posted pay range is $20.70–$38.44; actual earnings may vary by available work, productivity, and experience. The position requires a valid driver's license and the ability to drive customer and company vehicles. Bridgestone offers training, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare coverage, and a 401(k) plan, among other teammate programs.

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, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
• Explain technical diagnoses and required repairs clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
• Keep 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 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.
• Performance incentives and flat-rate compensation.
• Paid formal training.
• Bonus for each ASE test passed.
• Professional development and regular mentorship.
• Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.

What This Job Offers

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