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. 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.

Wherever you fill a role, when you represent the Bridstone name you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality. We offer competitive pay and benefits, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan.

Retail

The Senior Technician position requires your talent and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, using your leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

$20.00 – $33.47 per hour

• 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 ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment (tests and registration fees are paid for by the company; technicians receive a 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 & 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 a vocational‑technical school program.
• ASE 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 – working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & teamwork – do things right, always, together.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• The opportunity to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate social responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Work/life effectiveness 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 all individuals for employment regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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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