Automotive Technician A

Bridgestone Americas

30d•$26 - $55

About The Position

The Lead Technician position requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role uses a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model, with a stated pay range of $26.45–$55.16. Earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. Employees receive pay that meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements. The technician diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, explains technical diagnoses and repair needs to non-mechanical individuals, stays current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assists and trains other technicians. The position requires obtaining or maintaining A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas among A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrate skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrate skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrate skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Hold current federal, state, and local certifications or licenses where applicable.
Be able to communicate technical information to non-technical people.
Have reading, writing, and math skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, or automotive heating/AC.
Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
A.S.E. certification in at least three of A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one for all teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications; test and registration fees are paid regardless of passing, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
Corporate social responsibility activities.
Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Agility, work/life effectiveness, and long-term well-being.