Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Raleigh, NC

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO), a part of Bridgestone Americas, employs over 22,000 teammates across North America, operating more than 2,200 company-owned stores including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works locations. With over $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, BSRO is a significant player in the industry. The company emphasizes serving society with superior quality and values its teammates, offering competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive healthcare packages for both full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. Bridgestone fosters an inclusive environment, championing diverse perspectives and individuals, believing that people perform best when they can bring their whole selves to work. The Senior Technician position requires technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems. This role also involves leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team towards enhanced customer care and satisfaction. Bridgestone is committed to fair compensation, with technicians benefiting from a performance-based flat-rate pay model that rewards efficiency and expertise. The company aims to foster co-creation and empower employees to contribute to making mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. New hires receive a supportive onboarding experience, opportunities for growth through training and mentorship, and engagement in Corporate Social Responsibility activities within a global, dynamic, and challenging work environment that promotes agility, work/life effectiveness, and long-term well-being.

Requirements

Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments
Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair
Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
Reading, writing and math skills.

Nice To Haves

3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program
A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable)

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)