Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Tukwila, WA

30d•$28 - $43

About The Position

The Automotive 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 repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining diagnoses and repairs to customers, and staying current with changing automotive technology through paid training. 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 based on a flat-rate model, with a stated pay range of $27.60–$42.65. Actual earnings may vary by region, available work, productivity, and experience. The role includes training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

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 and alignments.
Skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Current federal, state, and local certification or license 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 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 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 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 daily pay program available.
Performance incentives.
Paid formal training.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Training and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Corporate social responsibility activities.