Automotive Senior Technician

Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. BSRO operates more than 2,200 company-owned stores, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus and Wheel Works locations. With locations across North America and more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

We offer formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. We believe people can provide superior service when they are supported and can bring their whole self to work. We are building a diverse team and value different perspectives and strengths.

The Senior Technician position requires your talent and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $19.57 - $30.94. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay, rewarding for each eligible task to reflect productivity. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications - brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.

• Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.

• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.

• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.

• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment. Tests and registrations fees are paid for by the company; pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed.

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.

• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments

• Skilled in general automotive maintenance & tire repair

• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.

• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.

• Reading, writing and math skills.

• 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program

• A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable)

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our 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

• Professional Development:
  Resources to help you level up.

• Community Involvement:
  Working with local communities and giving back.

• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Drive to do things right, always, together.

We believe people can provide superior service and quality when they bring their whole self to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals and teams to understand the world and our business. We are building a diverse team and invite you to show what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

Bridgestone fosters co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We offer more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive onboarding experience for a smooth transition into our team.

• Development and growth through training and regular mentorship.

• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

• Agility and work/life effectiveness and long-term well-being.

• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.