Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
Bridgestone Retail Operations is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and use technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and repairs to customers, and helping technicians develop their skills. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training and are required to 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, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated pay range of $20.70–$38.44. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The position offers medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, paid vacation and holidays, training, company-funded ASE certifications, a flexible work schedule, a 401(k) match, and access to an on-demand pay program.
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, suspension, and alignments.
- Skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
- 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, 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.
- Keep 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.
- 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.
- Performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Formal training and regular mentorship.
- Professional development and career growth resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
