Automotive Senior Technician

Overview

Automotive Senior Technician role at Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO).

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 formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan. We believe in supporting teammates to bring their whole self to work and championing diverse perspectives and teams.

Job Category:
Retail

Sign on Bonus of $2,000 (for first-time hires). The Senior Technician position requires your talent and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $18.00 - $31.39. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards our skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment, ensuring you are fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication.

These rates reflect average productivity by region.

• 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 (tests and registrations fees are paid for by company; pass or fail. Technicians receive 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 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 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

• Professional Development:
  Resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement:
  We work with local communities and give back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  We strive to do things right, together.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be. We believe people provide superior service when they bring their whole self to work. We are building a diverse team and value the perspectives of all teammates.

Bridgestone fosters co-creation opportunities and empowers you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable. We offer more than competitive compensation and a supportive onboarding experience, including:

• A welcoming onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into the team.
• Development and growth through training and mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A global, dynamic, challenging work environment.
• Work-life flexibility and long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

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.

Employment Eligibility:
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

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