Automotive Technician A Tech

Bridgestone Americas•Shakopee, MN

4d•$29 - $54

About The Position

Bridgestone Retail Operations is hiring an Automotive Technician in a lead technician role. The position uses automotive diagnostic and repair expertise, along with leadership and mentoring skills, to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. Technicians diagnose and repair vehicle systems to specification, explain technical findings and recommended repairs to customers, and support other technicians in technical work. The role includes ongoing paid training to keep skills current with automotive technology and requires obtaining or maintaining ASE certifications in at least five A1–A8 areas within the first two years of employment. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay. The stated regional pay range is $29.10–$54.24, with actual earnings dependent on available work, productivity, and experience. A $2,750 sign-on bonus is available for first-time hires. The company also describes formal training, company-funded ASE certifications, and a range of employee benefits.

Requirements

Maintain a valid automobile driver's license at all times and be able to drive customer and company vehicles.
Skill in brake diagnosis and repair.
Skill in alignment, steering, and suspension diagnosis and repair.
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.
Strong understanding of engine repair.
Strong understanding of engine performance.
Strong understanding of automatic transmission/transaxle.
Strong understanding of manual drivetrain/transmission.
Strong understanding of 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 of A1–A8; L1 may count as one of the three, and Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications are preferred.

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 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 of A1–A8 within the first two years of employment.

Benefits

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.
Paid formal training.
Performance incentives.
Tests and registration fees for ASE certifications are paid by the company, whether the technician passes or fails.
Bonus for each ASE test passed.
Professional development resources and regular mentorship.
Corporate social responsibility activities.