Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and performs automotive repairs while using leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role includes repairing systems to specifications, explaining diagnoses and recommended repairs to customers in non-technical language, keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid training, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Test and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Compensation is listed at $21.85–$39.22. The role uses a performance-based flat-rate pay model, with earnings dependent on available work, individual productivity, and experience. Bridgestone Retail Operations is part of Bridgestone Americas and operates more than 2,200 company-owned retail stores in North America.

Requirements

• Maintain 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.
• Have skills in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
• 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 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 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 on day one for all teammates.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On-the-job training and company-funded ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On-demand daily pay program.
• Paid formal training.
• Performance incentives, including a bonus for each ASE test passed.
• Professional development and regular mentorship.
• Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed