Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Issaquah, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Technician position at Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) requires talent and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems. This role also involves leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. BSRO, a part of Bridgestone Americas, employs over 22,000 teammates across North America and operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works locations. With over $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is presented as a strong career choice. The company's mission is to "Serve Society with Superior Quality" and it supports its teammates with formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for both full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. Bridgestone emphasizes diversity and inclusion, believing in championing all perspectives and building a team as diverse as the world it serves. Technicians are compensated through a performance-based flat-rate pay model, rewarding efficiency and expertise.

Requirements

Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair.
Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
Reading, writing and math skills.

Nice To Haves

3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program.
A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable).

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed).