Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid vacation

On-the-job training

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and lead a team toward excellent customer care. The role includes a flat-rate pay model and opportunities to earn ASE certifications with company-paid tests.

Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brake, hydraulic, electrical, and suspension systems, mentoring technicians, and participating in ongoing formal training to stay current with changing automotive technology.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid driver’s license at all times.
• Skilled in brakes and hydraulics and/or steering & suspension.
• Proficient in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
• Have current federal, state and local certification where applicable.
• Able to explain technical information to non-technical people.
• Good reading, writing and math abilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications across brakes, hydraulics, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension and A/C.
• Explain diagnoses and needed repairs to customers clearly.
• Pursue continuous training to stay current with automotive tech.
• Assist and train fellow technicians in technical tasks.
• Pursue ASE certifications (A1–A8) within two years; tests paid by the company; bonus per test passed.

Skills

Brake and hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Steering and suspension

Tire repair

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

ASE certifications

Job description

Position Summary

Sign on Bonus of $2,000 (for first time hires). The 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 - $31.55. 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 and ensuring you are 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 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).

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 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.