Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone • Yakima, WA

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About The Position

The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to support a team in improving customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to non-mechanical customers, and helping train technicians and mechanics. Technicians are expected to stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of pass or fail, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a listed pay range of $24.15–$42.65. The stated rates reflect regional earning potential and may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. Employees are paid 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.
• 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 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 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 pay (daily pay) program available.
• Performance incentives.
• Paid formal training.
• Bonus for each ASE test passed.
• Professional development and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

What This Job Offers

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