Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; San Benito (TX); On-site; USD 26,174 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision – Start day

Paid vacation and holidays

On‑the‑job training and ASE certs

Flexible work schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay (on-demand)

Job summary

Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) is hiring a Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to boost customer care and satisfaction.

Pay Range: $18.54 - $31.15 per hour, with a flat-rate compensation model. Join a large network with ample training, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid automobile driver's license.
• Skill in brakes/hydraulic systems and/or steering & suspension/alignments.
• General automotive maintenance & tire repair.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to explain technical information to non-technical people.

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.
• Explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
• Stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training.
• Assist and train technicians in performing technical activities.
• Obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within two years, company covers tests.

Skills

Automotive maintenance

Brake systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostics explanation

Communication to non-technical

Education

ASE certifications (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. We start by offering each teammate more than just competitive pay. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages, and a 401(k) plan to help build towards your future.

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: $18.54 - $31.15. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay.

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 first two years of employment (tests and registration fees paid by company; 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 hydraulic 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 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.

EEO Statement

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.