Automotive Senior Technician

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, BSRO 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, a health‑care package for full‑time and part‑time employees, a 401k plan, and a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and holistic well‑being.

Retail

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

$22.00 – $34.76 per hour

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension, alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non‑mechanical individuals in an easily understood manner.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians 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. The company covers test and registration fees and awards a bonus for each test passed.

• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times and the ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Proven skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering, suspension, and alignment.
• 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.

• 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third‑party assessments or 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 A.S.E. certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available.

• Professional development – resources to help you level up at every career stage.
• Community involvement – pride in working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity and teamwork – a drive to do things right, always, together.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We champion all perspectives, individuals, and teams to see the world and our business from many lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. Show us what you’re made of – who you are is what we need.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate social responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic, and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your 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 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