Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers, and keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. Senior Technicians also assist and train technicians and mechanics. The position requires obtaining or maintaining A.S.E. certification in at least three of 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, with a stated pay range of $24.15–$44.66. Actual earnings may vary by available work, productivity, and experience. The role is part of Bridgestone Retail Operations, whose stated mission is to Serve Society with Superior Quality.
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 and suspension systems 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.
- A.S.E. certification in at least one of 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 to people without mechanical expertise.
- Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
- Assist and train technicians and mechanics in technical activities.
- Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with a flat-rate performance-based compensation model.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
- On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
- Paid formal training.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Flexible work schedule.
- On-demand daily pay program available.
- Performance incentives.
- Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
- Professional development resources.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
