Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas

27d•$23 - $38

About The Position

The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses 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 without mechanical backgrounds, and keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians are expected to assist and train other technicians and mechanics and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from 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. The position uses a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model. The stated pay range is $23.00–$38.44, with actual earnings potentially varying based on regional work availability, productivity, and experience. Bridgestone says all employees receive pay meeting or exceeding applicable minimum-wage requirements.

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 certification or license 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 clearly to people without mechanical backgrounds.
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; certification test and registration fees are paid regardless of pass or fail.
401(k) match.
Flexible work schedule.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
Corporate social responsibility activities.
Supportive onboarding experience.