Automotive Technician B Tech

Bridgestone Americas

17h•$25 - $44

About The Position

The Senior Technician diagnoses drivability and electrical systems and uses technical expertise, leadership, and mentoring skills to help the team improve customer care and satisfaction. The role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems to specifications, explaining technical findings and repair needs to customers, and assisting and training other technicians. Technicians stay current with automotive technology through continuous paid formal training. The position uses a flat-rate performance-based compensation model, with the posted pay range reflecting potential earnings that may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to those with current State Inspection certifications. The company requires technicians to obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least three of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of whether a test is passed, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Bridgestone Retail Operations provides training, benefits, and professional development and describes its workplace as inclusive and team-oriented.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrated skill in brake and hydraulic systems and/or steering and suspension systems 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.
A.S.E. certification in at least one of A1–A8; L1 certification is acceptable.
State inspection license.

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 clearly to people without mechanical expertise.
Keep 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 three of 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 A.S.E. certifications.
Flexible work schedule.
401(k) match.
On-demand daily pay program available.
Performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
$3,000 sign-on bonus for those with current State Inspection certifications.
Company-paid A.S.E. test and registration fees, whether tests are passed or failed.
Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed.
Training and regular mentorship.
Professional development resources.