Automotive Senior Technician

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.

We offer formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We value diversity, support teammates’ whole selves, and champion all perspectives and teams.

Job category: Retail

Position: Senior Technician

Location: Clarksville, MD (as listed)

• Diagnose and repair to specifications in brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• 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 A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within the first two years of employment (tests and registrations fees paid 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 Vocational-Technical School Program.
• A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable).

Pay Range: $22.00 - $34.76 per hour. Our technicians work under a performance-based flat-rate pay model, rewarding efficiency and quality work. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

• 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: giving back to local communities.
• Integrity & teamwork: doing things right, together.

Employment Eligibility
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
• Industries:
  Retail

Equal Employment Opportunity:
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.