Automotive Senior Technician

Position Summary 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. Pay Range: $18.54 - $32.02 per hour. This system rewards technicians with a predetermined amount for each eligible task. These rates reflect average productivity by region. Responsibilities 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 A–A8 within first two years of employment (tests and registration fees are paid by company; technicians receive bonus for each test passed). Minimum Qualifications Valid automobile driver’s license at all times; 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. Preferred Qualifications 3 years of automotive repair experience, or third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program. ASE certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable). Benefits 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Employment Eligibility 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bridgestone Americas, Inc.