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. Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality.

We start by offering each teammate competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, a competitive healthcare package for full‑time and part‑time employees and a 401(k) plan.

Retail

The Senior Technician position requires your 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: $21.00 - $36.29. Our performance‑based compensation model rewards skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake, 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 the first two years of employment. Test and registration fees are paid by the company; technicians receive 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 one 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: working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & teamwork: dedication to doing things right, always, together.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• 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 long‑term well‑being.
• Diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is 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, 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.

Mid‑senior level.

Full‑time.

Management and manufacturing.

Retail