Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone•Eagan, MN

10d

About The Position

The Lead Technician role requires 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 a range of automotive systems, explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers, and stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The role also includes assisting and training other technicians and obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays ASE test and registration fees, whether the technician passes or fails, and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation uses a flat-rate, performance-based model, with a posted pay range of $29.10–$54.24. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. A $2,750 sign-on bonus is available to first-time hires.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Have skills in brake diagnosis and repair.
Have skills in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Have skills 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, demonstrated skills 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 of the three. 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.