Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone•Shakopee, MN

About The Position

The Lead Technician role requires automotive 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 vehicle systems to specifications, explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to customers, keep current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assist and train other technicians. The role requires obtaining or maintaining ASE 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. The listed pay range is $29.10–$54.24, reflecting regional earning potential that may vary based on available work, productivity, and experience. A $2,750 sign-on bonus is offered to first-time hires.

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.
ASE certification in at least three areas from A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three. Brake and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair brake and hydraulic, exhaust, 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.