Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Fairwood, WA
•$28 - $43

About The Position

The Senior Technician diagnoses and repairs automotive systems while using technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help drive customer care and satisfaction. The role includes explaining diagnoses and needed repairs to customers who may not have mechanical knowledge, keeping current with automotive technology through paid training, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians use a flat-rate compensation model, with pay depending on eligible work, productivity, experience, and regional factors. The stated pay range is $27.60–$42.65. The position requires obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years; the company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

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.
  • 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, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
  • Explain technical diagnoses and required repairs clearly 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 available.
  • Performance-based flat-rate compensation.
  • Bonuses for each ASE test passed.
  • Formal training and performance incentives.
  • Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
  • Supportive onboarding experience.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
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