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.

Whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate, and part of our broader mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan to help build toward your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and are supported. We champion all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world—and our business—through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. Show us what you are made of—smart, tough, bold, beautiful and brave stuff.

Because who you are is what we need.

Retail

Senior Technician

Sign on bonus of $2000 for new teammates.

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

Pay Range: $24.00 – $37.99 per hour.

Our technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay. This system rewards our skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment, ensuring you’re fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications—brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems.
• Adequately 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 registration fees are paid by the company; a bonus is awarded 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 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:
  No matter where you are in your career, we provide resources to help you level up.
• Community Involvement:
  We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, together.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and…