Automotive Technician A Tech
About The Position
Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring an automotive technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and help lead and mentor a team focused on customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers, keeping current with automotive technology through paid training, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians must obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Certification test and registration fees are company-paid, and employees receive a bonus for each test passed. The position offers a $2,000–$3,000 sign-on bonus and a performance-based flat-rate compensation model. The listed pay range is $25.13–$56.99, though actual earnings may vary with available work, individual productivity, experience, and regional conditions.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
- Demonstrate skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrate skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
- Demonstrate skill 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/AC.
- 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, and 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 needed repairs clearly to non-mechanical individuals.
- 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 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 A.S.E. certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand daily pay program.
- Sign-on bonus of $2,000–$3,000 for new employees.
- Performance-based flat-rate compensation.
- Paid formal training.
- Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed.
- Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
- Professional development and growth resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
