Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 31,216 - 47,045; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) match

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. seeks a Senior Technician in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, responsible for diagnosing and repairing drivability and electrical systems. The position rewards strong performance with a flat-rate pay model and requires A.S.E. certifications. Ideal candidates should have strong automotive skills and the ability to communicate technical information effectively.

The role includes continuous training and numerous benefits, such as medical, dental, paid vacation, and a 401(k) match. Candidates must maintain a valid driver's license and possess relevant skills in automotive repair.

Qualifications

• Valid automobile driver’s license required.
• Skilled in brakes and hydraulics, steering and suspension.
• Ability to explain technical information to non-technical individuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various automotive systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and repairs to customers.
• Stay current with automotive technology through training.

Skills

Brakes and hydraulics systems

General automotive maintenance

Customer service communication

Education

Vocational-Technical School Program

A.S.E. certifications

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. Whenever you represent the Bridgestone name you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

The Senior Technician position requires talent and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using your leadership and mentoring skills to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay Range: $22.66 - $34.15. 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 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 the first two years of employment. Tests and registration fees are paid for by the company pass or fail. 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 & 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 a Vocational‑Technical School Program.
• A.S.E. 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

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to 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.

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.