Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone•Raleigh, NC

27d

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 automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and repair needs to non-mechanical customers, staying current with automotive technology through paid formal 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 their first two years of employment; the company pays testing and registration fees and provides a bonus for each test passed. Pay is listed at $23.00–$37.62. Technicians are compensated under a performance-based flat-rate model, with earnings dependent on regional work availability, individual productivity, and experience. The posting describes company-funded training and certifications, healthcare and other benefits, and professional development opportunities.

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 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 necessary 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 areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting 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 available.
Performance incentives.
Formal training and professional development resources.
Company-paid ASE testing and registration fees, with a bonus for each test passed.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.