Automotive Technician A Tech
About The Position
The Automotive Technician (A Tech) diagnoses and repairs automotive systems to specifications, including drivability and electrical systems. The role uses technical expertise as well as leadership and mentoring skills to help a team improve customer care and satisfaction. Technicians explain diagnoses and needed repairs to people without mechanical backgrounds, keep current with automotive technology through paid formal training, and assist and train other technicians and mechanics. Employees must obtain or maintain ASE certifications in at least five of A1–A8 within their first two years of employment. The company pays testing and registration fees whether the technician passes or fails, and provides a bonus for each test passed. Compensation is performance-based flat-rate pay, with a stated regional pay range of $26.45–$56.99. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered to those with current State Inspection certifications. The posting describes Bridgestone Retail Operations as part of Bridgestone Americas, with more than 22,000 teammates in North America and over 2,200 company-owned stores.
Requirements
- Valid automobile driver's license at all times and ability 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.
- Current federal, state, and local certification or license 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/AC.
- Five years of automotive repair experience, demonstrated skills via 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. Brakes and Steering & Suspension ASE certifications are preferred.
- State inspection license.
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 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 ASE certifications in at least five of 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 ASE certifications.
- Flexible work schedule.
- 401(k) match.
- On-demand pay (daily pay) program available.
- Formal training and performance incentives.
- Competitive healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees.
- Supportive onboarding experience.
- Training and regular mentorship for professional growth.
- Corporate social responsibility activities.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
