Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone•Grand Forks, ND

11d

About The Position

The Lead Technician role requires technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, along with leadership and mentoring skills to help drive a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction. Technicians diagnose and repair vehicles to specifications, explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals, and keep current with changing automotive technology through paid formal training. The role also includes assisting and training technicians and mechanics in technical activities. Employees 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. The position uses a flat-rate, performance-based compensation model, with a stated pay range of $25.13–$54.24. Rates reflect regional earning potential and may vary based on available work, individual productivity, and experience. A $2,750 sign-on bonus is available to first-time hires.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Demonstrated skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrated skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
Demonstrated skill in general automotive maintenance and tire repair.
Hold 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

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. Brakes and Steering & Suspension A.S.E. certifications 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 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 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.
Performance incentives.
Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
Formal training and professional development.
Paid test and registration fees for A.S.E. certifications, regardless of test outcome.
Bonus for each A.S.E. test passed.
$2,750 sign-on bonus for first-time hires.