Automotive Senior Technician
Bridgestone Americas, Ankeny, IA, United States
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, BSRO is a great place to build a career. When you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our mission to serve society with superior quality. We provide 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.
Job Category
Retail
Position Summary
The Senior Technician position requires your 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.
Sign‑on bonus: $1,500 (for first‑time hires)
Pay Range: $19.57 – $33.47 per hour.
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 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 ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment (company pays test and registration fees; bonus awarded 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 alignment.
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/certifications, or completion of a vocational‑technical school program.
ASE 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.
Values
Professional development: resources to help you level up.
Community involvement: proud of working with local communities and giving back.
Integrity and teamwork: doing things right, always, together.
What We Offer
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 for 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.
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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, BSRO is a great place to build a career. When you represent the Bridgestone name, you are a valued teammate and part of our mission to serve society with superior quality. We provide 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.
Job Category
Retail
Position Summary
The Senior Technician position requires your 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.
Sign‑on bonus: $1,500 (for first‑time hires)
Pay Range: $19.57 – $33.47 per hour.
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 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 ASE certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment (company pays test and registration fees; bonus awarded 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 alignment.
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/certifications, or completion of a vocational‑technical school program.
ASE 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.
Values
Professional development: resources to help you level up.
Community involvement: proud of working with local communities and giving back.
Integrity and teamwork: doing things right, always, together.
What We Offer
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 for 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.
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