Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas • Jessup, MD

13d • $23 - $39

About The Position

The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, communicating diagnoses and repair needs to customers, and staying current with automotive technology through paid formal training. Senior Technicians also assist and train technicians and mechanics and are expected to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Test and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Compensation is based on a performance-based flat-rate pay model. The listed regional pay range is $23.00–$38.91; actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. Employees are paid at least the applicable minimum wage.

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 via third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
• A.S.E. 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 A.S.E. 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.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
• Performance incentives.
• Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
• Professional development and career growth resources.

What This Job Offers

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