Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 26,959 - 46,108; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) plan

On-the-job training for certifications

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role demands expertise in diagnosing and repairing various automotive systems while leading a team to ensure excellent customer service. The position offers a competitive salary between $19.57 and $33.47 per hour, complemented by a sign-on bonus of $1,500 for first-time hires.

Employees benefit from comprehensive healthcare packages, paid vacation, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license.
• 3 years of automotive repair experience preferred.
• Current federal and state certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair drivability and electrical systems.
• Assist and train junior technicians.
• Stay updated with automotive technology trends.

Skills

Brakes and hydraulics systems

Automotive maintenance

Effective communication

Tire repair

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

A.S.E. certification

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Job description

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 401(k) plan to help build toward 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. 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.

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

Pay Range: $19.57 – $33.47

Our 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 efficiency and swift task accomplishment, ensuring you’re fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication. 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake, hydraulic, exhaust, primary or advanced fuel ignition, 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. Technicians receive a 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via third‑party assessments or certifications, or completion of a 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 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 bring their whole self 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. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. 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 empower 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 provide you with:

• 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.
• 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 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.