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, BSRO is the right place to build a career. When you represent the Bridstone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality.

We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages, and a 401(k) plan to help build toward your future.

Retail

The Senior Technician position requires technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

$20.00 – $31.10 per hour. Pay is based on a performance‑based flat‑rate model.

• Diagnose and repair brake, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension, alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• 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 the first two years of employment.

• Valid automobile driver's license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skill in brakes and hydraulics or steering, suspension, and alignments.
• Skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certification/licence 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 a vocational‑technical school program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1–A8 (L1 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 you level up.
• Community involvement: we pride ourselves on working with local communities.
• Integrity & teamwork: we drive to do things right, always, together.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all individuals for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

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.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Industry: Retail
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing

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