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Senior Automotive Technician
full-timeUnited States

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Location

United States

Type

full-time

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About this role

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. We provide formal training, performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build towards 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 believe in championing 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. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

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.

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 first two years of employment (Tests and registrations fees are paid for by 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)  

OUR CREW KNOWS BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental and Vision – Starting day 1 for all our 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: No matter where you’re at in your career, we’ve got the resources to help you level up.
  • Community Involvement: We pride ourselves on working with our local communities and giving back where we can.
  • Integrity & Teamwork: Part of what makes our teams different is our drive to do things right, always, together.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. We believe in championing 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. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

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

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.

Other facts

Tech stack
Technical Expertise,Drivability Diagnosis,Electrical Systems Diagnosis,Leadership,Mentoring,Customer Care,Brake and Hydraulic Repair,Exhaust Repair,Fuel Ignition Repair,Air Conditioning Repair,Computer Systems Repair,ASE Certifications,Communication,Automotive Technology

About Bridgestone Americas

Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BSRO) is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. BSRO operates the world's largest chain of company-owned auto care and tire stores. With four retail brands and 2,200 stores nationwide, BSRO is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and employs nearly 22,000 teammates. ​

Firestone Complete Auto Care:​

It’s no secret that Firestone Complete Auto Care is the best place to find Bridgestone and Firestone tires, but it’s also America’s largest auto service retailer. Since 1926, Firestone has delivered high quality automotive maintenance and repairs, including alignments, brakes, batteries, heating and cooling, diagnostics and oil changes. Today with over 1,700 neighborhood locations and 4,000 ASE certified technicians, Firestone Complete Auto Care helps keep cars running newer, longer.​

Tires Plus:​

Since 1976, Tires Plus Total Car Care has been committed to everyday conveniences like premium name brands, low prices and fast, dependable service. Featuring a full line of Bridgestone and Firestone tires, plus automotive services ranging from alignments to brakes, batteries to oil changes, shocks and more, Tires Plus stores in neighborhoods across 20 states are the car care provider where your time and your dollar are guaranteed to be valued.​

Hibdon Tires Plus:​

With 27 stores throughout Oklahoma, Hibdon Tires Plus offers a full line of Bridgestone and Firestone tires, plus automotive services ranging from alignments to batteries, brakes to oil changes, shocks and more. Consistently voted the #1 tire store in Oklahoma, Hibdon Tires Plus has remained fully committed to quality, value and family driven service for more than five decades​

Wheel Works:​

This small but mighty chain provides top-notch auto care for BSRO's west coast customers. A challenger brand in our portfolio with extreme popularity in sunny California.​

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Retail

What you'll do

  • The Senior Technician is responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex automotive systems including brakes, electrical, fuel ignition, suspension, and air conditioning according to specifications. This role also involves using leadership skills to mentor other technicians and drive team performance toward increased customer satisfaction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior Automotive Technician do at Bridgestone Americas?

As a Senior Automotive Technician at Bridgestone Americas, you will: the Senior Technician is responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex automotive systems including brakes, electrical, fuel ignition, suspension, and air conditioning according to specifications. This role also involves using leadership skills to mentor other technicians and drive team performance toward increased customer satisfaction..

Why join Bridgestone Americas as a Senior Automotive Technician?

Bridgestone Americas is a leading Retail company.

Is the Senior Automotive Technician position at Bridgestone Americas remote?

The Senior Automotive Technician position at Bridgestone Americas is based in United States, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Senior Automotive Technician position at Bridgestone Americas?

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