- Company: Bridgestone Americas
- Location: Perry, Houston County
- Full Time
- Perry, Houston County
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Bridgestone Americas at a glance
bridgestoneamericas.com/en/index.html- Founded 1931
SEC filings mentioning "Bridgestone Americas": 196 — search EDGAR
3,755 employees covered under a retirement plan (2023 filing) — via DOL Form 5500 / EFAST2
Registered as a global legal entity (LEI 5493004ZNSHWM5T6LZ89, US) — via GLEIF
OSHA safety record: 5 confirmed violations across 4 inspections — via OSHA Establishment Search
Bridgestone is a Japanese multinational tire and rubber maker founded in 1931 in Kurume and headquartered in Tokyo. Bridgestone Americas is its U.S. arm (bridgestoneamericas.com). Beyond tires, the group has also made golf equipment. Background: Wikipedia.
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Bridgestone Americas is hiring an Automotive Senior Technician in Perry, Houston County for a full-time position. We're looking for an experienced technician ready to lead and excel in our high-performing automotive service teams.
About the Role
As an Automotive Senior Technician, you'll combine hands-on expertise with leadership, diagnosing complex vehicle problems and mentoring team members while delivering exceptional service. You'll work at one of our Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, or Wheel Works locations, using advanced diagnostic tools and proven techniques to keep vehicles running safely and efficiently.
What You'll Do
- Diagnose vehicle mechanical and electrical issues using industry-standard diagnostic equipment
- Perform routine maintenance and complex repairs across all vehicle systems
- Conduct thorough vehicle inspections and communicate findings clearly to customers
- Lead by example, training and supporting technicians at your location
- Maintain safe, compliant work practices and keep your shop organized
- Document all work accurately and handle customer communication professionally
- Stay current with evolving automotive technology and repair standards
What We're Looking For
- Multiple years of automotive repair and maintenance experience
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- ASE certification or equivalent technical credentials preferred
- Proven ability to lead and mentor other technicians
- Reliable work history and professional demeanor
- Knowledge of automotive safety standards and best practices
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
About Bridgestone Americas
Bridgestone Retail Operations, part of Bridgestone Americas, operates more than 2,200 stores across North America, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works locations. With over 22,000 team members and more than $4.5 billion in tire and automotive service, we're one of the largest automotive service networks in the region. We're committed to quality, customer satisfaction, and building a workplace where technicians thrive.
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What people say about Bridgestone Americas
- Ask HN: Why it is hard for US to move to metric system?
- 1 out of every 153 American workers is an Amazon employee
- Why Your Business Needs a Chinese Name
- The Future of E-Bikes
Recent news
- Press Release Details - Bridgestone Americas
- Bridgestone announces executive leadership changes - PR Newswire
- Bridgestone Americas restores facilities’ network connections following cyberattack - Cybersecurity Dive
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Working in Perry, Houston County
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The role is listed in Perry, Houston County, Georgia (ZIP area 31069). Expect on-site shop or facility work rather than remote; plan around local commuting in the Perry/Houston County area.
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 215,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Most recent FEMA-declared disaster in Houston County: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm), Jan 2026 — via FEMA
Most common commute in Houston County: Drove Alone (79%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Houston County: 93% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: New Perry Hotel, listed 2004 (245m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 77°F / low 53°F year-round (summers around 91°F, winters around 37°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable (11.3/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,221/mo (1BR) · $1,362/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 105m (344 ft)
About this role & career path
Related paths include automotive engineering technician, test/durability/performance technician, and design-checker roles. Senior technician work can lead toward lead tech, quality/test specialist, or engineering-tech tracks within manufacturing and mobility employers. Source: O*NET 17-3027.01.
Traits that fit this role
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
Source: O*NET Work Styles (Distinctiveness Rank).
Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. — via O*NET
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Source: O*NET (public-domain bulk data)
Salary & compensation
Workers in Architecture & Engineering occupations earn a national median of $95,541 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Build the skills for this role
Build depth in:
- Blueprint/schematic reading and test-procedure discipline
- Inspection, root-cause diagnosis, and measurement
- Test equipment setup (mechanical, hydraulic, electric)
- Data capture and clear documentation
- Computer-controlled test monitoring and analysis
No certification list was provided for this posting.
Be ready to walk through complex diagnostics end-to-end, how you validate findings with data, and how you follow written procedures under time pressure. Expect questions on safety, quality documentation, mentoring junior techs, and working with engineering specs—not just customer-facing repair stories.
Strong fit if you already lead hands-on automotive testing or advanced diagnosis, document meticulously, and want senior technician work with a major tire/mobility manufacturer in Perry, GA. Thin public culture/salary data here—verify pay band, shift, and facility type with the recruiter.
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Listing facts
- Role Automotive Senior Technician
- Employer Bridgestone Americas
- Location Perry, Houston County
- Type Full Time
- Posted June 25, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (292 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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Typical work in Automotive Technician
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- Document test results, using cameras, spreadsheets, documents, or other tools.
- Set up mechanical, hydraulic, or electric test equipment in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, or test procedures.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work specifications, drawings, or charts.
- Inspect or test parts to determine nature or cause of defects or malfunctions.
- Monitor computer-controlled test equipment, according to written or verbal instructions.
- Analyze test data for automotive systems, subsystems, or component parts.
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- Hacker News — Ask HN: Why it is hard for US to move to metric system?
- Hacker News — 1 out of every 153 American workers is an Amazon employee
- Hacker News — Why Your Business Needs a Chinese Name
- Hacker News — The Future of E-Bikes
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