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 a dynamic environment to build a career while representing a trusted brand.

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.

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 pass or fail. 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 automobile driver’s license.

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.
• Professional development resources.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• Inclusive and supportive team environment.