Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone•Crystal Lake, IL

About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical problems and performs repairs to specifications. The role uses technical expertise as well as leadership and mentoring skills to help guide the team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. Technicians explain diagnoses and required repairs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals, stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assist and train other technicians and mechanics. The position uses a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model, with pay reflecting regional earning potential and varying according to available work, individual productivity, and experience. The stated pay range is $25.30–$41.86. The role requires obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees whether or not the test is passed, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

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.
Skilled in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Hold 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.
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 non-mechanical individuals.
Stay 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.
Paid formal training.
Performance incentives.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
ASE test and registration fees paid by the company, whether the test is passed or failed; bonus for each test passed.