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 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.

Whenever you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality. We offer competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages, and a 401(k) plan to help build toward your future. We champion all perspectives and diversity, because who you are is what we need.

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
: $12.80 – $30.85 per hour, based on regional productivity. Technicians earn a flat‑rate, performance‑based compensation model that rewards each eligible task.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications—brake and hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs clearly 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 the first two years of employment (company pays test and registration fees; a bonus is awarded for each test passed).

• Valid automobile driver's license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering, suspension, and alignments.
• 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.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

• Three years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated 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).

• 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—pride in working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & teamwork—our drive to do things right, always, together.

• Supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• Opportunities for development and growth through training and mentorship.
• Corporate social responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
• Work‑life effectiveness and long‑term well‑being.
• Inclusive and diverse team culture.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We 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 or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by 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.