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 larger mission to serve society with superior quality.

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.

$19.57 – $30.76 per hour. Technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay, rewarding each eligible task with a predetermined amount.

• 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 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; bonus 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.
• 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.

• Professional development: resources to help you level up at any stage of your career.
• Community involvement: working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity & teamwork: commitment to doing things right, together.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into the team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate social responsibility activities.
• A globally dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Work/life effectiveness and long‑term well‑being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

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.

Once hired, a Form I‑9 Employment Eligibility Verification will be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.