Automotive Senior Technician
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 involves diagnosing and repairing vehicles to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. Technicians are expected to stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas among 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 flat-rate and performance-based, with a stated pay range of $20.70–$37.62. Actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, individual productivity, and experience; pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements. Bridgestone Retail Operations is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works. The company describes a supportive, inclusive workplace 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.
- 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 among A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
- Explain technical diagnoses and required repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
- 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 among A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
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.
- Formal training and performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Supportive onboarding and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
