Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone Americas•LaCrosse, WA

10d•$25 - $54

About The Position

The Lead Technician role uses technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and leadership skills to guide and mentor a team toward better customer care and satisfaction. The position involves diagnosing and repairing automotive systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and repairs to customers, and keeping current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. Technicians also assist and train other technicians and are expected to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within their first two years of employment. The company pays testing and registration fees regardless of test results and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation uses a performance-based flat-rate pay model. The stated regional pay range is $25.13–$54.24, with actual earnings varying based on available work, productivity, and experience. First-time hires are eligible for a $2,750 sign-on bonus. The position offers company-funded training and certifications, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

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 and 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 of the three. Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E.s are preferred.

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 required repairs clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
Keep current with rapidly 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.
Supportive onboarding and regular mentorship.
Professional development and career-growth resources.
Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
$2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.
Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed; company pays test and registration fees whether the test is passed or failed.