Automotive Senior Technician

Automotive Senior Technician – Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas and employs over 22,000 teammates in North America. It operates more than 2,200 company‑owned stores—including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works locations—across the continent. With more than $4.5 billion in tire and auto service sales, BSRO offers competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan to help you build toward your future.

Retail

The Senior Technician will diagnose drivability and electrical systems, lead and mentor a team to increase customer care and satisfaction, and deliver quality repairs on a flat‑rate pay basis.

Sign‑on bonus of $1,500 (for first‑time hires). Pay Range: $22.00 – $34.43 per hour.

• Diagnose and repair specifications for brake and hydraulic systems, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension, alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non‑mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with 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.

• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times; able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brake/hydraulic systems and/or steering & suspension & 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 with third‑party assessments/certifications or completion of a vocational‑technical school program.
• ASE 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 teammates grow at any career stage.
• Community Involvement:
  Pride in working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Drive to do things right, together.

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. 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.