Automotive Technician B Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Otsego, MN

30d•$25 - $40

About The Position

The Senior Technician role requires the technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, along with leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. Technicians diagnose and repair automotive systems to specifications and explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers and other non-mechanical individuals. They stay current with changing automotive technology through continuous paid formal training and assist and train other technicians and mechanics. The position uses a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The stated pay range is $25.30–$40.01, with actual earnings potentially varying according to available work, productivity, experience, and region. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is available to first-time hires. The company pays ASE test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Technicians must obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from 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.
Demonstrated skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering and suspension 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 through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
ASE certification in at least one of 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 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 ASE certifications in at least three 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 ASE certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Professional development and training resources.
Paid formal training.
ASE test and registration fees paid by the company, whether the technician passes or fails.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
$1,500 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.