Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Aberdeen, WA

28d•$25 - $46

About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses leadership and mentoring skills to help drive the team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining diagnoses and repairs to customers, keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians are required to 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 regardless of test outcome and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $25.30–$46.17. Technicians are paid under a performance-based flat-rate model, with earnings depending on available work, individual productivity, and experience. Pay may vary by region and is subject to applicable minimum-wage requirements.

Requirements

Hold a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrate skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering and suspension systems and alignments.
Be skilled in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
Have 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 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 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 of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on 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.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid formal training.
ASE test and registration fees paid by the company, whether the technician passes or fails.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
Agility and work/life effectiveness support.