Automotive Senior Technician
$40,746–$69,638 year
On-site · Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Job Summary
Senior Technician role in Bridgestone Retail Operations requiring diagnosing drivability and electrical systems while mentoring a team to improve customer care and satisfaction. The position emphasizes staying current with automotive technology through paid formal training, leadership and training responsibilities, and ASE certifications within the first two years. The role offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires and a flat-rate pay structure with regional pay differentials, plus benefits such as healthcare, paid vacation/holidays, and 401(k). Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing brake/hydraulic, exhaust, fuel ignition, electrical, suspension/alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems; explaining diagnoses and repairs to non-technical customers; training others; and pursuing ASE certifications.
Required 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
- 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)
- Willingness to obtain ASE certifications (at company-paid fees) within timeframe
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