Automotive Senior Technician
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 offers competitive opportunities to build a career while representing the Bridgestone name as a valued teammate.
About the Role
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
Pay Range: $22.66 - $37.61 per hour. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering efficiency and ensuring fair reward for expertise and dedication. These rates reflect average productivity by region.
Responsibilities
- 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 registration fees are paid for by the company; technicians receive a bonus for each test passed).
Requirements
- 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 & 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.
Qualifications
- Minimum: Valid driver’s license and demonstrated automotive repair skills.
- Preferred: 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).
Benefits
- 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.
Our Values
- Professional Development: Resources to help you level up in your career.
- Community Involvement: Working with and giving back to local communities.
- Integrity & Teamwork: Doing things right, always, together.
At Bridgestone, you are free to bring your whole self to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses.
What We Offer
- A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
- Opportunities to develop and grow through training and mentorship.
- Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
- A global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
- Agility and work/life effectiveness for long-term well-being.
- An effective and inclusive team.