Automotive Senior Technician

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 competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. We value bringing one’s whole self to work and champion diverse perspectives and teams.

Job Category:
Retail

The Senior Technician position requires your talent and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available for first-time hires. Pay Range: $22.66 - $34.43.

Our technicians participate in a performance-based compensation model (flat-rate pay). These rates reflect average productivity by region. Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices; all employees receive pay that meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements.

• 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.
• 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 the first two years of employment (tests and registration fees paid by the company; technicians receive a 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 and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• Skilled in general automotive maintenance and 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.
• ASE 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 you level up.
• Community Involvement:
  We work with local communities and give back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Do things right, together.

At Bridgestone, we foster co-creation opportunities and empower you to be creative and curious to improve mobility safety and sustainability. We offer more than competitive compensation and provide:

• A supportive onboarding experience and smooth transition into the team
• Opportunities to develop and grow through training and mentorship
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• A global, dynamic, challenging work environment
• Work-life agility and long-term well-being
• A diverse and inclusive team

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

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