Automotive Technician A Tech
About The Position
Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring an Automotive Technician to diagnose drivability and electrical systems and help lead and mentor a team toward better customer care and satisfaction. The role includes diagnosing and repairing vehicle systems to specifications, communicating technical findings and repairs to customers without mechanical backgrounds, and keeping current with automotive technology through paid formal training. The position offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus for new employees and uses flat-rate, performance-based compensation. The stated pay range is $25.13–$56.99; actual earnings may vary with available work, individual productivity, and experience. Technicians assist and train other technicians and mechanics and are expected to obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five areas from A1–A8 within the first two years of employment. The company pays test and registration fees regardless of pass or fail, and technicians receive a bonus for each test passed.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid automobile driver's license 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 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, with brakes and steering and suspension ASE certifications 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 required repairs to people without mechanical backgrounds.
- 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
- $3,000 sign-on bonus for new employees.
- 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 available.
- Professional development, training, and regular mentorship.
- Community involvement and corporate social responsibility activities.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
