Automotive Senior Technician

Automotive Senior Technician

Location:

Richmond, KY

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.

Whenever you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality.

Retail

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

Pay Range: $18.54 – $30.97 per hour. Our technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay, rewarding you with a predetermined amount for each eligible task.

• 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 A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within first two years of employment. The company pays for tests and fees and offers a bonus for each test passed.

• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times and 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 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 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.

• Medical, dental and vision – Starting day 1 for all our teammates
• Paid vacation and holidays
• On‑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 and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Our drive to do things right, always, together.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate social responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work‑life effectiveness and your long‑term well‑being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

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.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Retail

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