Automotive Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Everett, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Services and repairs automotive systems. Our technicians enjoy a performance-based compensation model known as flat-rate pay. This system rewards our skilled professionals with a predetermined amount for each eligible task, fostering a culture of efficiency and swift task accomplishment, ensuring you're fairly rewarded for your expertise and dedication. These rates reflect average productivity by region. Bridgestone is committed to fair and lawful compensation practices. All employees receive pay that meets or exceeds the applicable minimum wage requirements.

Requirements

Reading and writing
Ability to learn basic mechanical tasks
Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles
Must have a minimum 2 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
A.S.E certification in at least one of A1-A8 is preferred.
Will accept equivalent external qualifications or training certifications. (New Hires with external similar qualification/certification will have up to 2 years of employment to comply.)

Responsibilities

Personally road tests automobiles (both before and after service work is performed)
Performs inspections on assigned vehicles following BSRO procedures (according to M.A.P. Guidelines) to reports findings to service management
Adequately explains mechanical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include teammates and Bosses on an as-required basis
Performs tasks for which they are qualified in one or more of the following areas: brakes, electrical, engine performance, engine repair, heating/air conditioning, suspension/steering, automatic transmissions/transaxles and manual drivetrains and axles
Keeps store management aware of service area mechanical repair problems as they occur
Performs other duties as assigned or as required for the orderly management of the store, such as: removing mounting and/or installing tires, shock absorbers, batteries and other automotive supplies and services; loading and unloading trucks requiring the movement of items weighting up to 100 lbs
Drives Boss or company vehicles to drop off and pick-up Bosses or automotive parts
Practices proficiency in the application of BSRO methods, standards and procedures
Continuously learns new technical information and techniques in formal training sessions in order to stay or become proficient in automotive diagnosis and repair
Maintains A.S.E. certification(s)
BSRO certifications completed and current
Follows all BSRO applicable BSRO Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Policies
Maintains service center standards of cleanliness, orderliness and appearance of space and equipment in the service department
Reviews maintenance/operating efficiency of tools and store equipment, i.e. engine diagnostic equipment, alignment machines, brake lathes, etc. If needed, the store will contact the qualified repair vendor to perform the maintenance
Complies with company safety policy and federal/state OSHA safety requirements which include, but is not limited to, the wearing of approved eye protection, proper lifting techniques, proper wheel torqueing, proper footwear, etc.
Attends meetings as required by management
Helps to provide on-the-job training for new Maintenance Technicians, General Service Positions, Installers and apprentice VSTs
Other duties as assigned by Store Manager, Service Manager and/or Manager of Vehicle Services