Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and applies technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and assists and trains technicians and mechanics. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays ASE test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. The position uses a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model. The posted pay range is $26.45–$43.89, with earning potential affected by regional work availability, individual productivity, and experience. The position also offers a sign-on bonus of $1,000–$2,000 for new employees. Bridgestone Retail Operations is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates company-owned automotive service stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works.
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 and suspension systems 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 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, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
- Explain technical diagnoses and needed 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.
- 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.
- Sign-on bonus of $1,000–$2,000 for new employees.
- Performance incentives.
- Company-paid ASE test and registration fees, with a bonus for each test passed.
- Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
- 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
