Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1

Paid vacation and holidays

On-the-job training and ASE certifications

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

On-demand pay program available

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Poulsbo, Washington, is seeking a Senior Technician to leverage your technical skills in diagnosing drivability and electrical systems while leading a team focused on enhancing customer satisfaction. You will enjoy a performance-based pay structure that rewards efficiency and task completion.

The role involves extensive hands-on work and mentoring of junior technicians, ensuring that you remain up-to-date with the latest automotive technologies through continuous training.

Join a company committed to equitable compensation and employee growth!

Qualifications

• Must have a valid automobile driver's license at all times.
• Demonstrated skill in brakes and hydraulics systems.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical individuals.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic systems.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Train technicians in performing technical activities.

Skills

Brakes and hydraulics systems

General automotive maintenance

Ability to communicate technical information

Tire repair

Reading, writing and math skills

Education

Valid automobile driver's license

Current federal, state, and local certification/license

A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1-A8

Job description

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. Pay Range: $23.69 - $35.52. 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; 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 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.

Employment Eligibility

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.

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.