Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Passaic, NJ
•$22 - $39

About The Position

The Senior Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and applies leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical findings and needed repairs to non-mechanical customers, and keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians work under a flat-rate compensation model, with earnings based on eligible tasks, available work, productivity, and experience. The position also includes assisting and training other technicians and obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications.

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, suspension, 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 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 necessary 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 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 incentives.
  • Formal training and regular mentorship.
  • Supportive onboarding experience.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Corporate social responsibility activities.
  • Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
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