Automotive Senior Technician

Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC is part of Bridgestone Americas, employing over 22,000 teammates in North America. We operate more than 2,200 company‑owned stores—including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works—across the continent, driving $4.5 billion in tire and auto‑service sales. We focus on superior quality, community service, and a diverse, inclusive workforce, offering competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation, holidays, healthcare packages, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for growth.

Job Category: Retail

The Senior Technician diagnoses and repairs drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to elevate customer care and satisfaction. This flat‑rate, performance‑based role rewards each completed task with a predetermined payment reflecting regional productivity.

Pay Range: $19.00 – $33.47 per hour

• Diagnose and repair to specifications—brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and 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 (tests and registration fees are paid by the company; a bonus is awarded for each test passed).

• Valid automobile driver's license at all times, with the ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics or steering & suspension and alignments.
• Proficiency in general automotive maintenance & tire repair.
• Current federal, state, and local certification/license where applicable.
• Effective communication of technical information to non‑technical people.
• Reading, writing, and math skills.

• Three years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third‑party assessments 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 at any career stage.
• Community Involvement:
  We work with local communities and give back.
• Integrity & Teamwork:
  We do things right, together.

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

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all individuals for employment 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.