Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone•Temple, TX

25d

About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and required repairs to non-mechanical customers, and helping technicians and mechanics perform technical work. Technicians are expected to stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees whether an exam is passed or failed, and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed as $20.70–$38.91. Technicians are paid using a performance-based flat-rate model, with earnings influenced by regional work availability, individual productivity, and experience. The role includes company-funded training and certifications, and the company describes a supportive, inclusive team environment with opportunities for development and mentorship.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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 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 via 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 to non-mechanical individuals.
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 pay (daily pay) program.
Performance incentives.
Paid formal training.
Company-paid ASE test and registration fees, whether the tests are passed or failed.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.