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.

Retail

The Senior Technician/Mechanic 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.

Sign‑on bonus of $1,500 (first‑time hires). Pay range: $18.54 – $33.47 per hour. Our technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay, which rewards skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment. These rates reflect average productivity by region.

Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake, hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension, alignment, air‑conditioning and computer systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non‑mechanical customers.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
• Assist fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Reading, writing and math skills.
• Valid automobile driver’s license at all times and ability to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Minimum 3 years of automotive repair experience, completion of a Vocational‑Technical School program in a related field, or demonstrated skills via third‑party certificates/assessment.
• A.S.E. certification in at least 3 of the A1–A8 modules (new hires with external similar qualifications have up to 2 years to comply).
• Maintains required Federal, State and Local certifications/licenses where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non‑technical people.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience.
• The opportunity to develop and grow through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness to support long‑term well‑being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

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 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.