Automotive Senior Technician

Position Summary

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

$22.66 – $31.12 per hour. Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices and all employees receive pay that meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic systems, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical systems, suspension and alignment, and 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 ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment (company pays test and registration fees; technicians receive a bonus for each test passed).

• Valid automobile driver's license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skill in brakes and hydraulics systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• Skill 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.

• Three 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.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

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.

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation.