Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Fort Leonard Wood, MO
•$24 - $49

About The Position

The Lead Technician position uses automotive repair experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while applying leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. Technicians diagnose and repair automotive systems to specifications, explain technical diagnoses and repairs to customers who may not have mechanical knowledge, and stay current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The position also assists with training technicians and mechanics and requires obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay. The posted pay range is $23.81–$48.53; actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. The company states that employees receive at least the applicable minimum wage.

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/AC.
  • 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, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications 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 necessary 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 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 ASE certifications.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • 401(k) match.
  • On-demand daily pay program.
  • Performance incentives.
  • Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Formal training.
  • Paid tests and registration fees for ASE certifications, whether passed or failed; technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
  • Supportive onboarding, training, and regular mentorship.
  • Professional development and career-growth resources.
  • Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness support.
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