Automotive Technician B Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Harrison, OH

2d•$23 - $40

About The Position

The Automotive Technician B Tech role is a senior technician position requiring the technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and the leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Technicians diagnose and repair automotive systems to specifications, explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers in non-technical terms, and stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training. The role also includes assisting and training other technicians and mechanics. Technicians must obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; the company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is listed at $23.00–$40.25, with a flat-rate pay model based on eligible tasks. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, individual productivity, experience, and regional factors. Bridgestone states that employees are paid at least the applicable minimum wage. The position offers training, mentorship, career development, and benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day, paid vacation and holidays, a 401(k) match, and a flexible work schedule.

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, suspension, and alignments.
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

Three 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 one area from 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 clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
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 three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day for teammates.
Paid vacation and holidays.
On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications; testing and registration fees are paid by the company.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Performance incentives and flat-rate compensation based on eligible tasks.
Training and regular mentorship.
Career development resources.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.