Automotive Senior Technician

Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC is seeking an experienced Automotive Senior Technician that will diagnose and repair drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to increase customer care and satisfaction.

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, BSRO is the right place to build a career.

Position Summary
Senior Technician required to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to increase customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $19.00 – $30.97. Flat‑rate pay model rewards each eligible task.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, 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 A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment.

• Valid automobile driver’s license; ability 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 through third party assessments/certifications or completion of a 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 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 career growth.
• Community Involvement:
  Supporting local communities.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Doing things right, together.

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.

Employment Eligibility:
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.