Automotive Technician A Tech
About The Position
Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring an Automotive Technician to diagnose and repair vehicle systems while helping lead and mentor a technician team. The position focuses on diagnosing drivability and electrical systems and supporting customer care and satisfaction. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a listed range of $26.45–$48.53; actual earnings may vary by region, available work, productivity, and experience. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for first-time hires. The technician will explain diagnoses and repairs to customers without a mechanical background, keep current with automotive technology through paid training, and assist and train other technicians. The role requires obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays ASE testing and registration fees regardless of test outcome, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Be skilled in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Be skilled in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Be skilled 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 and air conditioning.
- Five years of automotive repair experience, skills demonstrated through third-party assessments or certifications, or completion of a Vocational-Technical School Program.
- ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE 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 people without a mechanical background.
- 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 five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
- 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, training, and regular mentorship.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
- Paid formal training.
- Sign-on bonus of $2,000 for first-time hires.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
