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 $4.5billion in tire and auto service sales, BSRO is the right place to build a career.

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

Pay Range: $19.57 – $33.56. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay, rewarding specialists with a predetermined amount for each eligible task. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition, 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 ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

• 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 & 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.
• 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.

We believe in professional development, community involvement, integrity and teamwork, and providing a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our mission of “Serve Society with Superior Quality.”

Upon hiring, 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 an applicant.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider applications from 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.