Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Columbia, SC
•$24 - $49

About The Position

The Lead Technician role requires experience and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems while using leadership and mentoring skills to guide a team toward improved customer care and satisfaction. Technicians diagnose and repair automotive systems to specifications, explain technical diagnoses and repairs to non-mechanical customers, and stay current with automotive technology through paid formal training. The position includes assisting and training other technicians and mechanics. Technicians must obtain or maintain A.S.E. certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment; the company pays test and registration fees, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated regional pay range of $23.81–$48.53. Actual earnings may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. Pay meets or exceeds applicable minimum wage requirements.

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 and air conditioning.
  • 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, fuel and ignition, 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 for all teammates.
  • Paid vacation and holidays.
  • On-the-job training and company-funded A.S.E. certifications, including company-paid test and registration fees.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • 401(k) match.
  • On-demand daily pay program available.
  • Performance incentives and flat-rate compensation.
  • Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities and community involvement.
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