Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Toledo, OH

30d•$22 - $38

About The Position

The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and performs automotive repairs while using leadership and mentoring skills to help guide the team toward stronger customer care and satisfaction. The role uses a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model, with the listed regional pay range reflecting potential earnings that may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available. The technician performs repairs to specifications across brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air-conditioning, and computer systems. The position includes explaining technical diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical customers, keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians are required to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three of 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.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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 skill 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 through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
A.S.E. 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 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 A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Formal training and performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid test and registration fees for A.S.E. certifications, regardless of pass or fail.
Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed.
Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.