Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Oxford, MA

12d•$26 - $57

About The Position

The Automotive Technician (A Tech) is a lead technician role requiring the experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems. The technician uses leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with the listed regional pay range reflecting earning potential that may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to candidates with current State Inspection certifications. The role includes diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and required repairs to non-mechanical customers, staying current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians must obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of test outcome, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrated skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrated skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrated skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Hold 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

Strong understanding of electrical/electronic systems, engine repair, engine performance, automatic transmission/transaxle, manual drivetrain/transmission, or automotive heating/air conditioning.
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 areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. certifications are preferred.
A state inspection license.

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 needed repairs clearly 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 areas from 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.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
A.S.E. test and registration fees paid by the company, whether the technician passes or fails.
Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed.
Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
Supportive onboarding experience.
Community involvement opportunities.