Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Automotive 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 includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems to specification, communicating technical diagnoses and repairs to customers, keeping current with changing automotive technology, and assisting and training other technicians. The position uses flat-rate, performance-based compensation, with stated regional earning potential of $21.85–$38.91 per hour; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The company pays for ASE test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Technicians must obtain or maintain ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Bridgestone Retail Operations provides formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages, and a 401(k) plan. The company describes an inclusive, supportive work environment and offers opportunities for development, mentorship, community involvement, and work/life effectiveness.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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 from A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
- Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs clearly 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 areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one for 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 and bonus for each ASE test passed.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
