Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Senior Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while applying leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, communicates diagnoses and repairs to people without mechanical expertise, keeps current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assists and trains other technicians and mechanics. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; the company pays test and registration fees regardless of test outcome, and offers a bonus for each test passed. Pay is listed as $25.30–$41.86. Technicians are paid under a performance-based flat-rate model, with earnings depending on available work, productivity, experience, and regional rates. Bridgestone states that all employees are paid at least the applicable minimum wage.
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.
- 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 from A1–A8; L1 certification is also 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 clearly 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 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.
- Professional development resources.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
