Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Paid vacation

ASE certifications

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Daily pay

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking an Automotive Senior Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and to mentor a team toward higher customer care and satisfaction.

Pay range: $20.60 – $33.56 per hour with performance-based flat‑rate compensation. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brakes, hydraulics, steering, suspension, electrical and HVAC systems; explaining findings to non-mechanics; staying current with evolving automotive technology; and pursuing ASE

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
• Skills in brakes and hydraulic systems and/or steering & suspension and alignments.
• General automotive maintenance and tire repair proficiency.
• Current federal, state and local certification/license where applicable.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
• Reading, writing and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition, 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.

Skills

Driver's license

Brakes & hydraulics

Steering & suspension

Auto maintenance & tire repair

Certifications/licenses

Communication

Reading/writing/math

Job description

Position Summary

The Automotive Senior Technician position requires technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, and leadership skills to mentor a team towards increased customer care and satisfaction. Pay range: $20.60 – $33.56 per hour with performance-based flat‑rate compensation.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair to specifications – brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition, 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 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 or certifications, or completion of a 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

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.