Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision starting day 1

401(k) match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is hiring an Automotive Senior Technician in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The role involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems while mentoring a team. The ideal candidate has automotive repair experience and valid ASE certifications. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, paid training, and a performance-based pay model. Join us in delivering superior service and quality in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics.
• Ability to explain technical diagnoses to non-mechanical individuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair various automotive systems.
• Train and assist technicians in technical activities.
• Stay current with automotive technology through training.

Skills

Diagnosing drivability and electrical systems

Communicating technical information

Brakes and hydraulic systems

Automotive maintenance & tire repair

Education

Vocational-technical school program

ASE certification in A1-A8

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. Whether you fill any role, when you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our larger mission to serve society with superior quality. We offer competitive pay, formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, comprehensive healthcare packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, and a 401(k) plan to support your future.

Job Category

Retail

Position Summary

The Automotive Senior Technician position requires your 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: $21.63 - $37.92. 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 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 & 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).

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 local communities and giving back wherever 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 provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We champion 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’re made of; because who you are is what we need.

What We Offer

• 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.