Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone•Frisco, TX

About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and performs automotive repairs while using leadership and mentoring skills to help the team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and required repairs to customers or other non-mechanical individuals, and keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The position uses a flat-rate compensation model that pays a predetermined amount for each eligible task. The advertised pay range is $23.00–$38.24; actual earnings may vary based on regional work availability, productivity, and experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered to new teammates. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas among A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of whether a test is passed, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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 among A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair vehicles to specifications, including brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel and ignition, electrical, suspension and alignment, air-conditioning, and computer systems.
Explain technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
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 among A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus for new teammates.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day for all teammates.
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.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Company-paid ASE test and registration fees, regardless of test outcome.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.