Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Firenze; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) in Florence is seeking a Senior Automotive Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, with leadership to mentor a team and improve customer care. The role uses a flat-rate pay model that rewards efficiency and quality, with training support and ASE certification opportunities.

You will repair brakes, hydraulics, steering and suspension, and electrical components, while communicating findings clearly to customers.

Qualifications

• 3 years of automotive repair experience or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program
• ASE certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 acceptable)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive customer and company vehicles

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, steering and suspension, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-technical customers.
• Stay current with rapidly changing automotive technology through paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications within first two years of employment.

Skills

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

General automotive maintenance

Communication of technical info

Education

ASE certifications (A1-A8)

Job description

## Automotive Senior TechnicianApply: 003123 Florence: Full time: Posted Today: 2026\\_25288# **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. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole self to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.# **Job Category**Retail # **Position Summary**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.Pay Range: $20.70 - $37.62Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards our skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of quality and efficiency and swift task accomplishment, ensuring you're fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication. The rates shown reflect earning potential within this region and may be lower or higher based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. **Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.**\\_\\_\\_# **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 A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1 – A8 within first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by company pass or fail. Technicians receive bonus for each test passed)# **Minimum Qualifications*** 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.## ## Preferred Qualifications* 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third party assessments/certifications, or completion of Vocational-Technical School Program* A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8 (L1 certification acceptable)## ## OUR CREW KNOWS BENEFITS## * Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our 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**OUR VALUES GIVE BACK TO YOU*** Professional Development: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.* Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.* Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.**At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be** We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. **What we offer** At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: * A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.* 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 and your long-term well-being.* An effective and inclusive team.*Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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.