Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Senior Technician diagnoses and repairs automotive drivability, electrical, and other vehicle systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes explaining diagnoses and repairs to customers without mechanical expertise, staying current with automotive technology through paid training, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within their first two years of employment; the company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. The position offers a regional pay range of $27.60–$42.65 under a flat-rate compensation model. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered after 90 days. The job is with Bridgestone Retail Operations, which operates automotive service and tire retail locations.
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.
- 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 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 necessary 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
- $2,000 sign-on bonus after 90 days.
- 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 pay (daily pay) program available.
- Training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Formal training and performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- 401(k) plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
