Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone • Phoenixville, PA

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About The Position

The 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 involves diagnosing and repairing a range of vehicle systems to specifications, explaining diagnoses and repairs to customers or other non-mechanical individuals, and helping technicians and mechanics with technical activities. The position includes ongoing paid formal training to keep pace with automotive technology. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; the company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Compensation is listed at $24.15–$46.17. The role uses flat-rate pay, with earnings based on eligible tasks, available work, individual productivity, and experience. The posting states that employees receive 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.
• Demonstrate skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering and suspension systems and alignments.
• Have skills in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
• Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Have 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 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 on 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.
• Performance incentives.
• Paid formal training.
• Bonus for each ASE test passed.
• Professional development and regular mentorship.

What This Job Offers

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