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 $3 billion in tire and auto service sales, Bridgestone Retail Operations is the right place to build a career.

Retail

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.

$1,500 sign‑on bonus (for first‑time hires)

Pay Range: $20.00 – $34.43 per hour. Our technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay, rewarding skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition and electrical, suspension, 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 for by the company; a bonus is awarded for each test passed.

• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times and ability 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 A.S.E. certifications.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 401(k) match.
• Daily pay (on‑demand pay) program available.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality when they bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We champion all perspectives, individuals and teams, and aim to build a diverse workforce that reflects the world we serve, guided by the mission “Serve society with superior quality.”

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.

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