Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Atlanta, GA

30d•$23 - $38

About The Position

The 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 diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical issues and needed repairs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals, and assisting and training technicians and mechanics. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The position uses a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model, with the posted regional pay range reflecting potential earnings that may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. Employees are paid at or above applicable minimum wage requirements. The role also requires obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; the company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

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 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 to non-mechanical individuals.
Keep 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 daily pay program available.
Performance incentives.
Formal training and regular mentorship.
ASE test and registration fees paid by the company, whether the test is passed or failed.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Professional development resources.
Community involvement opportunities.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Inclusive and engaging team environment.