Automotive Senior Technician

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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, you represent the Bridgestone name, and you are a valued teammate, part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality. We offer competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages, and a 401(k) plan.

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 drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $23.00‑$34.88 per hour. Our technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay.

• 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 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/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:
  Resources to help you level up regardless of your career stage.
• Community Involvement:
  Working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  Doing things right together.

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

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Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We champion all perspectives and are building a team as diverse as the world we serve.