Automotive Senior Technician

Company Overview 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 these stores across North America and more than $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

Job Category: Retail

Position Summary: 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 Range: $18.40 - $32.87

• 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. (Company pays test fees; bonuses 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.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• Daily pay program available.

• Professional Development:
  Resources to help you grow at any career stage.
• Community Involvement:
  We pride ourselves on working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  All teams are driven to do things right, together.

• A supportive onboarding experience for a smooth transition into the team.
• Opportunities to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate social responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
• Enhancements to work/life balance and long-term well‑being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action 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.

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