Automotive Senior Technician

Company Overview

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is part of Bridgestone Americas, employing 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 offers a career in a company that values superior quality, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Senior Technician – Diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading and mentoring a team to increase customer care and satisfaction. Sign‑on bonus: $1,500 (first‑time hires). Pay Range: $20.60 – $33.47 per hour, with a flat‑rate performance‑based compensation model that rewards each eligible task.

• Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic systems, exhaust, fuel ignition and electrical systems, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non‑mechanical customers.
• 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; company pays test and registration fees; bonus for each test passed.

• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times; able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes, hydraulics, steering, suspension, or alignment systems.
• 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.

• Three years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated by third‑party assessments or completion of a vocational‑technical school program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1–A8 (L1 acceptable).

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
• 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.

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or need for sponsorship may disqualify candidates.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, colour, 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.