Automotive Senior Technician
About The Position
The Automotive Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses leadership and mentoring skills to help a team increase customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing a range of automotive systems, explaining technical findings and repair needs to customers, and keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training. The technician also assists and trains other technicians and mechanics and is expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays certification test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $24.15–$46.17. Technicians are paid under a flat-rate, performance-based model, with actual earnings potentially varying based on regional work availability, productivity, and experience. Bridgestone states that employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage.
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, suspension, and alignments.
- Skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
- Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses 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 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 necessary 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
- Competitive compensation with a flat-rate, performance-based pay model.
- 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 available.
- Formal training, performance incentives, and paid vacation and holidays.
- Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
- Professional development and career growth resources.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness support and long-term well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
