Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Knoxville, TN
•$21 - $37

About The Position

The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses 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 required repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and keeps skills current through paid formal training. Technicians work under a performance-based flat-rate compensation model, with the stated regional pay range of $20.70–$37.20; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The technician assists and trains other technicians and mechanics and must obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Test and registration fees are company-paid regardless of outcome, 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 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 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 ASE certifications in at least three of 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.
  • Performance incentives.
  • Formal training and regular mentorship.
  • Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
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