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 a leading retail organization committed to serving society with superior quality.

The Senior Technician role requires expertise in diagnosing drivability and electrical systems and leadership in mentoring a team to deliver excellent customer care and satisfaction.

Location:

Nashville, Tennessee.

$18.54 – $30.76 per hour, based on regionally averaged productivity. This is a flat‑rate, performance‑based compensation model.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, fuel ignition and electrical, suspension, alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and required repairs to non‑mechanical customers.
• Maintain current knowledge of automotive technology through paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians/mechanics in 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 by the company, and a bonus is awarded for each test passed).

• Valid automobile driver’s license, able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering, suspension and alignments.
• Proficiency in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• Current federal, state, and local certifications/licenses where applicable.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical information to non‑technical individuals.
• Reading, writing, and math proficiency.

• 3+ years of automotive repair experience.
• Demonstrated skills via third‑party assessments or 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.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• On‑job training and company‑funded ASE certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On‑demand pay (daily pay) program available.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify a candidate.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas develops, manufactures, and markets a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs, and the agricultural, forestry, and mining industries.