Automotive Senior Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Fort Walton Beach, FL

5d•$22 - $38

About The Position

The Automotive Senior Technician uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and supports the development of other technicians. Technicians stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and are required to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Testing and registration fees are company-paid, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Pay ranges from $21.85 to $37.70. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with earnings depending on available work, individual productivity, and experience. Bridgestone states that employees are paid at least the applicable minimum wage.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrated skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering and suspension systems and alignments.
Skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
Reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Three 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 area from A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, primary and/or advanced fuel ignition and electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning, and computer systems to specifications.
Explain technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals.
Stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training.
Assist and train technicians and mechanics in performing technical activities.
Obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
Performance incentives.
Company-paid A.S.E. test and registration fees, and a bonus for each test passed.
Training and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.
Corporate social responsibility activities.