Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 38,563 - 65,790; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training

401(k) match

On-demand pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) seeks a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while leading a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. The role emphasizes mentoring, ongoing training, and staying current with automotive technology.

The position offers a competitive hourly pay range ($18.54–$31.63) with a flat-rate pay model, and benefits including medical/dental/vision, paid vacation, and 401(k) matching. Training and ASE certifications are supported.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver’s license.
• Experience with 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications for brake/hydraulic, exhaust, ignition, electrical, suspension, and A/C systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non‑mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with automotive technology through training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Aim to obtain/maintain ASE certifications within two years, company covers tests/fees.

Skills

Brakes/Hydraulics

Steering

Suspension/Alignments

Tire repair

Technical communication

Reading/Writing/Math

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: 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 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 are made of.

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 to drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range

$18.54 – $31.63 per hour. Technicians enjoy a performance‑based compensation model known as flat‑rate pay, rewarding skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task. These rates reflect average productivity by region. Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices; all employees receive pay that meets or exceeds 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 company, and 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 vocational‑technical school program.
• ASE 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: Resources to help you level up at any point in your career.
• Community involvement: Pride in working with local communities and giving back.
• Integrity and teamwork: The drive to do things right, always, together.

What We Offer

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition.
• 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 long‑term well‑being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

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.

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.