Automotive Technician B Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Hyattsville, MD

30d•$26 - $44

About The Position

The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems to specifications, explaining technical diagnoses and repairs to customers, and supporting the development of other technicians. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training and are required to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The position offers flat-rate, performance-based compensation, with stated pay ranges of $23.69–$35.54 and $26.45–$43.89; actual earnings may vary based on region, available work, productivity, and experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 is offered to new employees.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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.
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.
ASE certification in at least one area from A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.

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 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 ASE certifications in at least three areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one for all teammates.
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.
Sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 for new employees.
Performance-based flat-rate compensation.
Paid formal training.
ASE test and registration fees paid by the company, whether the technician passes or fails; bonuses are awarded for each test passed.
Professional development and regular mentorship.
Corporate social responsibility activities.